WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Accidents do happen, but many times the incident could have been prevented when it is a result of prescription drug abuse. According to the American Council for Drug Education, more than 70 percent of substance abusers hold a job, which increases their risk of work related injury… [Read more]
Work Force & Human Resource News
Bravo Wellness Signs on to Support Concentra’s Wellness Initiatives
Addison, TX., October 21, 2010-WorkCompWire–Concentra, a national leader in employer health care programs, has entered into an agreement with Bravo Wellness to provide select components of its health and wellness strategy. The agreement allows Concentra to enhance its wellness strategy with the ability to track and measure key metrics effectively and efficiently. “Bravo Wellness has… [Read more]
Aegis Health Group Selected by Mount Carmel Health System in Ohio to Launch Employer-Directed Business Development Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aegis Health Group announced today that it has been selected by Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, to help develop and oversee a business development strategy designed to increase market share and help build a healthier community. Using Aegis’ program, Mount Carmel Health System’s four hospitals will begin working with local… [Read more]
US Department of Labor adds new information to Site Exposure Matrices website about toxic substances at nuclear weapons facilities
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its continued expansion of the Site Exposure Matrices website with the release of information on an additional 23 U.S. Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities, including Rocky Flats in Colorado. The information for these facilities was made available online to the public at http://www.sem.dol.gov this month,… [Read more]
Statement of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis On Reported Decline In Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics today announced that nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers declined in 2009 to a rate of 3.6 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers, down from a total case rate of 3.9 in 2008. BLS also reported a decline in the total… [Read more]
Arkansas Industrial Jobs Declined 9% Over the Past Two Years
EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial employment in Arkansas fell 9% over the past two years, according to the 2011 Arkansas Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports Arkansas lost 20,309 manufacturing jobs over the past two years. Manufacturers’ News reports Arkansas is now home… [Read more]
South Carolina Industrial Employment Declined 3.2% Over Past Year
EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial employment in South Carolina fell 3.2% over the past twelve months according to the 2011 South Carolina Manufacturers Register®, an industrial Directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports South Carolina lost 8,747 manufacturing jobs over the past year, a significantly smaller decline than… [Read more]
US Labor Department’s OSHA reports on state-run occupational safety and health programs
Agency calls for corrective actions to keep workers safe WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it has concluded a special evaluation of state-run occupational safety and health programs under its jurisdiction. Enhanced Federal Annual Monitoring and Evaluation reports provide detailed findings and recommendations… [Read more]
Wigwam and Destination Hotels & Resorts Choose Merchants Integrity Test, Background Screening
Merchants Information Solutions Pre-employment Integrity Test Proven to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Payouts Average 60%*, Reduces Other High-Risk, Costly Employee Liabilities PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa and Destination Hotels & Resorts, the historic property’s internationally recognized management company, have selected Merchants Information Solutions as their pre-employment background screening partner. When fully implemented, the Wigwam… [Read more]