Category: Workers’ Compensation

The United States Department of Labor released its annual, nationwide summary of fatal occupational injuries. The document, which was released in December 2016, details the types of injuries that resulted in fatalities, as well as the most dangerous occupations and incident locations. The key findings of the census were that worker fatalities are on the[…]

Aon Global Risk Consulting recently released a report that examines a range of factors that affect Workers’ Compensation in the health care industry. The report, entitled the Health Care Workers’ Compensation Barometer, analyzed data from 1,600 health care facilities across the country. The results revealed that, although the severity of claims has increased at a[…]

The holidays are just around the corner, and many businesses will be hiring temporary staff to meet demand. Temporary or seasonal workers are a great asset in industries that will be expanding hours and seeing increased traffic during the holidays, but they also face unique risks in the workplace. Employers should take steps to mitigate[…]

In June, the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) released the results of its multi-year study examining the outcomes of health care received by injured workers. The WCRI is an independent non-profit research organization based in Cambridge, MA.  The study, entitled Comparing Outcomes for Injured Workers, examined worker data regarding recovery of physical health and functioning,[…]

Maintaining a strong grip on a tool for an extended period of time can be difficult, particularly if one has sustained a hand injury that has weakened their hand strength. Fortunately, new technology exists that can help provide added grip strength for workers. The Roboglove was originally created for NASA astronauts to help them grip[…]