In 2019, 880 workers died in falls, and 244,000 were injured badly enough to require days off of work. A worker doesn't have fall from a high level to suffer fatal injuries; 146 workers were killed in falls on the same...

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Workers’ compensation exists to protect workers. Most states require companies to cover employees with workers’ comp. In California, for instance, even a business with only one employee must carry workers’ comp. What is...

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What is the state of California workers comp? In case you haven’t waded through the Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s recent report, we’ll share some of the highlights that may be of...

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Hearing loss is a big problem-particularly for US employers. Did you know that hearing loss is the second most reported occupational illness in the country? (Only musculoskeletal disorders are reported more frequently.)...

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Every workplace exposes its workers to certain risks. Heck, even an accountant is at risk for musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motions-using that adding machine and filling out spreadsheets! While not every...

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The eyes may be the windows to the soul-but they're also an area of the body that is seriously vulnerable to threats in the workplace. In fact, each day about 2,000 workers sustain work-related eye injuries severe...

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In February, we can't help but think of hearts and flowers and chocolates and Cupid. After all, Valentine's Day is right in the middle of the month! But there's another good reason to think of hearts this month: it's...

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Q. What commonplace incident is one of the top three causes of death in American workplaces? A. Falls. Yes, we're serious. Falling is one of the leading causes of on-the-job death for American workers. Falls on the same...

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