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ASSP: Fall Experience Survey Aims to Advance Workplace Safety

February 25, 2021 - WorkCompWire

ASSP

Ark Ridge, IL — Working at height can be a hazardous job, one that exposes workers to significant risks that range from structure collapses to slipping through floor openings to being struck by falling objects. A new survey from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, supported by the American Society of Safety… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Axiom Medical Surpasses Four Million Check-ins on CheckIn2Work App

February 24, 2021 - WorkCompWire

Axiom Medical

Houston, TX – Axiom Medical recently announced it has exceeded four million check-ins on its CheckIn2Work app, which provides workplace point-of-entry protection and case management through an experienced staff of medical professionals. The technology now has 86,000 users and delivers a self-service health attestation for organizations needing to pre-screen team members for potentially infectious or… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

ASSP Supports New OSHA Guidance on COVID-19

February 22, 2021 - WorkCompWire

ASSP

Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recently voiced its support for action by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to strengthen workplace guidance on COVID-19 to help keep workers safe from exposure. ASSP was also part of a stakeholder briefing about the new guidance. The DOL announced that the Occupational… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

The MEMIC Group Launches Safety Research Center, Accepting Proposals for 2021 Grants

February 19, 2021 - WorkCompWire

MEMIC

Portland, ME – MEMIC recently announced the launch of the MEMIC Safety Research Center with a call for grant applications that focus on understanding and reducing the probability of occupational injuries and illnesses. Funding is available to higher-education institutions across the nation. “This new effort of our Loss Control and Safety Team is an exciting… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

NSC Survey: 90% of Employers Say ‘Impairment’ at Work Means More than Just Substances

February 17, 2021 - WorkCompWire

National Safety Council

Itasca, IL – A new survey released by the National Safety Council shows 90% of employers are concerned about mental health and chronic stress impacting fitness for duty – in addition to persistent concerns around legal and illicit substance misuse. In response, NSC is becoming the first national organization to call on employers to consider… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

RIMS Gains Approval to Offer RIMS-CRMP Certification Online

February 12, 2021 - WorkCompWire

RIMS

New York, NY – RIMS recently announced that it has successfully met all ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements to offer the RIMS-CRMP certification exam virtually. The exam will be offered through Pearson Vue’s OnVUE platform, opening the door for qualifying risk professionals to earn this globally recognized certification from their home or office anywhere… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations

February 8, 2021 - WorkCompWire

CA DIR

Oakland, CA – Cal/OSHA has cited multiple employers for not protecting workers from COVID-19 during inspections in various industries throughout the state. Violations were identified in industries including health care, restaurant, retail, fitness centers, correctional institutions and more. Cal/OSHA opened the inspections after learning of COVID-19 fatalities and illnesses, after receiving complaints and during targeted… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

Out Front Ideas Webinar: COVID Claims Development: Workers’ Comp & Beyond

January 29, 2021 - WorkCompWire

Out Front Ideas

St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark recently announced its next complimentary webinar, noting that the workers’ compensation industry has collectively seen tens of thousands of claims for COVID-19 contracted in the workplace, and those numbers continue to grow. Despite what you may have heard, many of these claims have incurred… [Read more]

Filed Under: Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Origami Risk Announces Launch of Online Suite for EHS Professionals

January 25, 2021 - WorkCompWire

Origami Risk

Chicago, IL – Origami Risk recently announced the launch of a suite of web-based and mobile solutions designed specifically for environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals. The solutions support behavior-based safety observations and inspections and audits, while facilitating faster and more efficient incident data collection and investigations, loss analytics, regulatory reporting, and compliance. Origami’s suite… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

RIMS’ Carol Fox Retires, Soraya Wright Hired as New VP of Strategic Initiatives

January 12, 2021 - WorkCompWire

RIMS

New York, NY – RIMS Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Carol Fox recently announced her retirement. Soraya Wright, formerly the Founder and Chief Risk Officer of SMW Risk Management Consulting, LLC, has been hired to the position, effective January 4, 2021, with Fox supporting the transition process. Reporting to RIMS CEO Mary Roth, the RIMS… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, People On The Move, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

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