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Report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows that questionable slip and fall claims increased 12 percent between early 2010 and late 2011. (05/09/12)

If your organization offers a wellness program, use these questions to help determine whether it meets the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act (HIPAA). (05/07/12)

HR Morning brings you eleven tips to consider when creating your FMLA policy. (05/03/12)

Proposed bill would prohibit employers from requesting Facebook passwords from current or prospective employees. (05/01/12)

New guide from OSHA addresses safety for teenagers in the workplace, including what jobs they may perform, their rights and responsibilities, and how to address health and safety problems at work. (05/01/12)

May is National Electric Safety Month. To help you conduct a successful electrical safety awareness campaign, the Electrical Safety Foundation International is offering a downloadable toolkit of resources. (05/01/12)

NIOSH issues fact sheet on the solid waste industry. (04/30/12)

Global Harmonization will change OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. You can view a side-by-side comparison of the changes here. (04/29/12)

The Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT) has released worker-friendly silica hazard alert cards featuring easy-to-understand language and color photos. (04/20/12)

Seven steps to introducing a workplace wellness program. (04/23/12)

Help prevent legal problems while conducting workplace investigations. (04/16/12)

Illinois program trains first responders to provide more effective emergency assistance to people with autism. (04/16/12)

New alerting system provides text-based emergency alerts to cell phones. (04/05/12)

Workplace substance abuse is a problem for all employers. Get tips for managing substance abuse in your
workplace here. (04/03/12)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration releases a preview of changes to CSA enforcement system, including a new hazmat BASIC, which will take effect in July. (03/28/12)

Data breach incidents are increasing across all industries. Learn about the trends that are contributing to the growth of cyber risks. (03/27/12)

Employers should manage social media risks with a social media policy, clear expectations and consistent
enforcement. (03/14/12)

Help prevent accidents and compliance violations with these houskeeping tips for five problem areas. (03/14/12)

Once an employee is hired, when is it legal to ask for a drug test at work? Click here for some helpful guidelines. (03/14/12)

Don't forget! Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 11. (03/09/12)

National Sleep Foundation poll reveals that nearly 11% of transportation workers go to work sleepy. (03/09/12)

FDA updates devices included in January AED recall. Units contain defective component that may cause the device to fail during use in an emergency. (03/09/12)

Give your wellness program a checkup to make sure you're not opening your organization to unnecessary liability. (03/09/12)

Think twice before checking out a job applicant online to avoid possible legal troubles and discrimination claims. (03/06/2012)

OSHA issues letter of interpretation regarding the operation of sweep augers inside grain storage structures. (03/06/2012)

Study shows reduction in traffic deaths after California cell phone ban. (03/06/2012)

Updated FMLA forms issued by Department of Labor may require employers to add amendments for military family leave and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. (03/06/2012)

Employees must be paid for required pre-shift meetings, says DOL. (03/06/2012)

Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 12 - 16, 2012. Visit the National Weather Service website for flood maps, PSAs and safety tips (03/02/12)

CDC report outlines the fatal hazards of methylene chloride, a stripping product used in bathtub refinishing. (03/02/12)

How do businesses benefit from healthy employees? A case for workplace wellness programs. (03/02/12)

As part of upcoming Ag Safety Week, OSHA reminds grain elevator employers about the dangers of entering grain bins. (03/02/12)

New OSHA training videos in English and Spanish help educate workers on respirator use (02/01/12)

Reminder: Employers must post injury/illness summaries beginning Feb. 1 (02/01/12)

New OSHA worker educational publication on protection from noise in construction (02/01/12)

OSHA educational fact sheets provide information on preventing falls in residential construction (02/01/12)

West Virginia plans to beef up haz mat training requirements for emergency responders (02/01/12)

New OSHA PowerPoint presentation reveals the high cost of falls in construction (01/15/12)

OSHA aims to protect workers during winter storms (01/15/12)

New rules ban handheld phone use for commercial drivers (12/02/11)

Avoid legal troubles when checking out prospective employees online (12/02/11)

Safety recall on Protecta shock absorbing lanyards (11/23/11)

New concussion laws help protect student athletes (11/23/11)

Five easy wellness programs for companies (11/23/11)

Choose the right slip-resistant footwear to prevent injuries (11/04/11)

OSHA publishes new workers' rights booklet (11/04/11)

Updated Construction Industry Digest from OSHA (11/04/11)

OSHA releases new Small Entity Compliance Guide for Respiratory Protection Standard (11/04/11)

Employers must not require workers to text while driving (11/04/11)

Website provides info on preventing the spread of seasonal flu (10/17/11)

OSHA publishes new lab safety materials (10/17/11)

3M Lanyard recall announced (10/12/11)

OSHA releases three new trench safety documents (10/12/11)

Cooking is the leading cause of residential building fires, says new report (10/12/11)

Work comp benefits upheld in cell phone crash (10/09/11)


 

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