Salem, OR – SAIF visited workplaces across the state to create a new YouTube series, Oregon Odd Jobs. The series showcases uniquely Oregon jobs and how they’re done safely. “While safety is everyone’s responsibility, we all go about it differently depending on the job we do,” says SAIF safety consultant Dawn Jacobs. “Oregon Odd Jobs… [Read more]
Risk Management News
DOL Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties for 2023
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023. In 2015, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act to advance the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. Under the Act,… [Read more]
DMEC and Sedgwick Release “Long COVID: Assessing and Managing Workforce Impact”
Memphis, TN – The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC), a national nonprofit association focused on education for absence and disability professionals, and Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, today announced the release of “Long COVID: Assessing and Managing Workforce Impact.” This first-of-its-kind white paper is the product of months of information… [Read more]
ASSP Opens Registration for Safety 2023 Conference
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has opened registration for its signature safety event. The Safety 2023 Professional Development Conference and Exposition will be held in person June 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. More than any other professional event, Safety 2023 will connect workplace… [Read more]
WA L&I: Apprenticeship Training Connected With Safer Workplaces, Fewer Injuries
Tumwater, WA – Apprenticeship programs result in safer workers. That’s the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). As apprenticeship programs continue to grow, they could reduce serious worker injuries and workers’ compensation claims. “Apprentices are safer because they’re learning all the proper techniques,” said Peter Guzman,… [Read more]
RIMS Announces 2023 President and Board
New York, NY – RIMS recently announced that Jennifer Santiago will lead the Society as president for the 2023 term, effective January 1. Ms. Santiago is the Director, Risk Management & Safety at Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States with over $18B in revenues and 51 member companies that independently… [Read more]
CA OSH Standards Board Votes to Adopt COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations
Sacramento, CA – The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently adopted the COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations. The COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards will continue to remain in effect while the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) reviews the proposed Non-Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulations. OAL has 30 working days to complete its review. If approved by OAL,… [Read more]
AmTrust 2022 Restaurant Risk Report: Mental Stress, Other Injuries Up Since COVID
New York, NY – AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. recently released the 2022 AmTrust Restaurant Risk Report, identifying common injuries and the resulting time off work for restaurant workers. AmTrust examined nearly 170,000 claims and found that while overall injuries are down, specific injuries, including crushing, fainting, inflammation, strains and mental stress, are up significantly compared… [Read more]
FAIR Health Study: Share of Patients with Heat Exhaustion Increased 53% from 2016-21
New York, NY – Among privately insured individuals receiving medical services, the percentage of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion increased 52.5 percent when comparing June 2016 to June 2021. This was part of a general trend in which, from May to September, the percentage of patients who were diagnosed with heat stress, heat exhaustion or… [Read more]
Safety National Announces Winners of 2022 Safety First Grant Program
St. Louis, MO – Safety National recently announced the winners of its annual Safety First Grant Program. Three policyholders will be awarded matching grants in order to develop the creative risk control ideas they submitted into formal safety programs. “As a market leader and safety advocate, we are committed to identifying industry innovation that reduces… [Read more]