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Does Bad Press Spur Better Safety Practices?
Under the Obama administration it became common practice for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to publish press releases every time there was a death or a serious injury at an employer worksite. The hope was that the local press would spread the word,...
Returning to Work As A Valued Employee
As employers, staffing firms should not only want an injured worker back to work, but in a meaningful and accommodating position. Employers run the risk of appearing insensitive and apathetic if they don't value they're injured workers. The job duties should not...
Worker Safety Standards under the Knife Could Mean More Accidents
On the campaign trail, President Trump talked about slashing and putting numerous occupational health and safety regulations on the back burner as a way to trim the bureaucracy. He's making good on his promises by targeting several worker safety rulemakings. The...
Workers’ Comp and ADA: Watch the Overlap
Workers' comp coverage and the Americans with Disabilities Act protections can overlap at times after a work injury. ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination, not employees injured on the job. However, a work injury can trigger ADA. For instance, if...
Medical Care Key to Cutting Workers’ Comp Costs
Unnecessary tests and unqualified doctors can double or even triple the medical cost for workers' comp injuries. Experts say that the excessive use of MRI's and doctors who don't specialize in occupational medicine, lead to poor outcomes for injured workers and higher...
Frances Perkins- An American Hero : Leaning In on Worker Safety
Frances Perkins was an American Hero making worker safety an important part of the American industrial story. Born in 1880, Frances Perkins was an early pioneer for workers safety in the US. She was the longest servicing Labor Secretary under President Roosevelt....
PEOs and EORs Help Avoid Legal Pitfalls
A Florida-based staffing company recently learned a hard lesson about discrimination and had to pay out five figures in damages to an employee after being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The company allegedly violated the religious rights of...
Integrity Staffing Solutions Shines for Safety
Integrity Staffing Solutions has been recognized by the American Staffing Association (ASA) for its outstanding dedication to safety. It's earned the Safety Standard and Excellence mark for its successful participation in the program. The recognition demonstrates...
Safe Driving Practices Falling Through the Cracks
According to a recent study on automotive fleet companies, safe driving policy does not match practices. A study by SambaSafety, concluded that while 80% of automotive fleet companies say driver safety is there main priority, the stats don't back it up. 70% don't...
National Safety Week: A Good Time to Lower Work Comp Costs
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is promoting safety in the month of June. June 12-18 is Safe+Sound Week, the goal being to encourage industries of all stripes to promote the importance of work safety. OSHA points out that a successful safety program...
Will the Feds Set Standards on Opioid Use?
In our last blog we discussed the spike in drug use in workplace, including the use of opioids. Starting in August, the U.S. Department of Labor's Division of Federal Employees' Compensation will phase in prescribing guidelines for opioids for work injuries. These...
Drug Use in the Workplace Is Spiking
The good news from a recent study is that opioid use in the workplace is actually going down. Unfortunately, employees continue to use marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine at alarming rates. Employees testing positive for marijuana climbed from 2.4% in 2015 to 2.6%...