Covington, KY – The Council of State Governments recently launched a new tool to assist state officials in ensuring workers can remain in the workforce following injury or illness as part of its continued collaboration with the State Exchange on Employment and Disability, or SEED, an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office… [Read more]
Risk Management News
NC DOL: Struck-by Incidents and Falls Lead Work-Related Deaths
Raleigh, NC – Struck-by incidents and falls caused the largest number of work-related deaths in the Tar Heel state in 2018, based on preliminary information released by the state Department of Labor. Struck-by incidents accounted for 14 work-related deaths while falls accounted for nine. There were 39 work-related fatalities that fell under the jurisdiction of… [Read more]
Ohio Employers Receive $892K in Workplace Safety Grants
Columbus, OH – Thirty-five employers will share $891,979 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to purchase equipment designed to substantially reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. “This is money well spent and I am pleased to announce these grants today,” said BWC Administrator/CEO Stephanie B. McCloud. “When employers invest in… [Read more]
Xybion Partners with Northwell Health to Manage Workforce Safety
Lawrenceville, NJ – Xybion Corporation recently announced it is partnering with Northwell Health to strengthen workforce safety at its hospitals and outpatient facilities. New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer with 23 hospitals, more than 700 ambulatory locations and a workforce of about 68,000 (including 15,000-plus nurses and about 4,000 employed physicians),… [Read more]
29 Colorado Employers Earn Pinnacol’s Circle of Safety Award
Denver, CO – Pinnacol Assurance recently honored 29 of its policyholders with its 2018 Circle of Safety Award. Winners have shown exemplary performance in safety, loss control, and financial and claims management. Many of this year’s winners maintained exemplary performance despite operating in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, health care and ski resorts. They… [Read more]
NSC Receives Grant from The UPS Foundation to Promote Women in Safety
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council has received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation to promote women in safety. In the U.S., women are 47 percent of the workforce. But they are only 18% of health and safety professionals. In addition, males in the industry tend to have longer tenure, hold higher-level positions… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Awards $243K in School Safety Grants
Columbus, OH – Eight Ohio school districts and two private schools will share nearly $243,000 to enhance their safety and security under an expanded safety grant program launched last year by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). “We want to improve workplace safety across Ohio, and that’s especially important in workplaces that house and… [Read more]
Sedgwick Highlights Industry Trends for 2019
Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced the publishing of its “Forward thinking 2019” list, which includes major industry trends employers and risk management professionals should watch this year. In 2019, Sedgwick is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. In honor of this special milestone, the company is embarking on a yearlong exploration of the Sedgwick journey… [Read more]
Insight Service Group Purchases York Litigation Solutions Business
Jersey City, NJ -(PRWeb)- Risk solutions provider York recently announced the sale of its Litigation Solutions business to Insight Service Group, Inc. (ISG). The transaction took place December 31, 2018. Litigation Solutions provides a full range of investigative and litigation support services for a variety of clients. York acquired Litigation Solutions from MCMC in December… [Read more]
Best’s Market Segment Report: Rising Medical Costs, Payrolls and Legal Expenses Threaten U.S. Workers’ Comp Profitability
Oldwick, NJ -(BusinessWire)- The U.S. workers’ compensation segment continued its positive performance in 2017, which was boosted by another year of growing payrolls that helped offset rate decreases and overall soft-market conditions, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Workers’ Compensation Profitability Threatened by Rising Medical Costs, Payrolls and Legal… [Read more]