The Power of Pedometers: Step Your Way to a Healthier Workplace
Are you using pedometers as part of your workplace wellness program? If not, you probably should be. When used properly, these simple little devices have been shown to be associated with significant improvements in the health of workers. According to research published by JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), the use of a pedometer […]
Repeat Offenders: 10 of OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Standards
If you, like most employers, put a great deal of time and effort into workplace safety to protect your workers, knowing where the most common risks lie is important. A quick review of 10 OSHA standards for which employers are most frequently cited will give you an idea of hazards that merit special attention in […]
3 Ways to Protect Your Trucking Fleet from Workers’ Comp Fraud
Controlling workers’ compensation costs is an ongoing challenge for businesses today, and trucking companies are no exception. Protecting your trucking fleet against workers’ comp fraud is an important part of that effort. Just how much of a problem is workers’ comp fraud? According to industry experts, a very significant one, with worker’s comp ranked among […]
What Determines Return to Work?: MD Assessment vs. PAT
Traditionally, return to work decisions after an injury or illness have been made by treating physicians. The question is: “What information do physicians typically use to make these decisions?” My observations over the years have lead me to believe that, most of the time, physicians are depending on medical data or information – such as […]
How to Reduce Workers’ Comp Costs for Physically Demanding Jobs
Controlling workers’ comp costs is a major concern for virtually all employers today, with just the medical costs associated with the average claim creeping towards $30,000 and projected to exceed that figure within the next several years. However, for employers who operate in industries that place heavier than average physical demands on workers, those costs […]
