Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from the National Safety Council that examines Impairment Detection Technology, which has the potential to screen for multiple forms of impairment to aid in fitness-for-work assessments. NSC noted that results of its survey showed that the majority of employers were interested, and while 16%… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Study looks at how well PPE protected ER workers from COVID-19 Safety + Health Magazine WCRI’s Primer on Behavioral Health Care in Workers’ Comp Managed Care Matters Workers Comp Pandemic Data – Why Only Through March 2021? J&L Risk… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new results from a survey conducted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and supported by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), that gathered insights from safety and health professionals that will help advance fall protection in all industries worldwide. ASSP noted… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 4 Questions You Need to Ask Before Considering a TPA Change Carrier Chronicles Climate change’s hidden impact on workers’ comp Managed Care Matters The importance of workplace drug testing Safety + Health Magazine Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new study from WCRI that examines how early screening for psychosocial risk factors can be an important factor in preventing delayed recovery. The new report, A Primer on Behavioral Health Care in Workers’ Compensation, combines stakeholder perspectives with information from guidelines and literature, and could be… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 4 Strategies to Reduce the Individual Risk Factors Associated with MSDs Carrier Chronicles 3 Ways to Prevent Costly Remote Work Claims Risk & Insurance Building a Better Safety Program in Your Workplace ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap we announce a new leader, and the publishing of their new post in WorkCompWire’s exclusive “Leaders Speak” section! Leaders Speak features leaders from the Workers’ Compensation Industry, and focuses on issues that are timely, relevant, and thought provoking. Are you ready?? Find out who our new featured leader is right… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 5 Myths That Plague Marijuana Use in WC Risk & Insurance INSIGHTS Video Edition – August 2022 NCCI Avoid medication mishaps Safety + Health Magazine Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all links, but are… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s release of its 2022 State of the System report, which highlights key metrics of the California workers’ compensation system, including the latest trends on rates, market characteristics and profitability. Key findings included that premium levels dropped sharply in 2020 due to continued insurer rate decreases and the… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Ascellus of the release of a new study on the benefits of brief work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for frontline essential workers whose return-to-work process is impeded by stress, anxiety, and depressed mood as a result of COVID-19. The study, published in The Journal of Occupational and Environmental… [Read more]