Like Patriots' Brady, Sox feel the pain Sep 11, 2008
The Journal of Safety Research put the cost of occupational injuries at a tidy $155 billion -- that was back in 1997, when a billion was a lot of money. And according to a recent study, nearly 2 million workplace injuries required recuperation beyond the day of injury. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Workplace fatalities down in ’07, report says Aug 21, 2008
Last year had the smallest preliminary total since the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries began in 1992. Final 2007 results will be released by the bureau in spring 2009. (New Haven Register, CT)
READ THE REPORT: Worker deaths drop by 6% in 2007 (pdf) Aug 21, 2008
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S.C. Orthopaedic Institute: High-tech, high quality orthopedics in Orangeburg Aug 5, 2008
"When we have hard cases like occupational injuries that require rehabilitation, we can easily coordinate continued care on-site through HealthPlex.". Marro said SCOI works closely with HealthPlex staff. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
* Woman tries to kill self over job injury dispute May 29, 2008
My sacrifice would be worthwhile if it could prompt the Council of Labor Affairs [CLA] to include job-related depression on its list of occupational injuries, Chen Chiao-lien () wrote in an e-mail to the council last week ... Her application to collect labor insurance payments was rejected on the grounds that mental illness is not listed as an occupational injury, said Huang Hsiao-ling (p), secretary-general of the Taiwan Association for Victims of Occupational Injuries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Drill rig jobs not unusually dangerous May 6, 2008
02 percent, according to 2006 statistics on fatal occupational injuries from the U.S. Department of Labor. The figures are the most recent available. (Scranton Times, PA)
Senators want tougher OSHA penalties May 2, 2008
OSHA said that the fatality rate was the lowest since the BLS instituted its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 1992. "Election-year political theater cannot mask the truth that under this administration, workplace illness, injury and fatality rates are the lowest in OSHA's history," said Edwin G. Foulke Jr., assistant secretary of labor for OSHA.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Occupational injuries rise in Texas Feb 29, 2008
Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses that cost days away from work in the private industry in Texas increased by 5 percent between 2005 and 2006, according to a U.S. Department of Labor, report ... According to the report, sprains and strains are the leading occupational injuries, followed by bruises and contusions. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Lawyers divided on outcome of mine claim Feb 10, 2008
Roy Barendse, a director of law firm Hofmeyr, says Mankayi's main stumbling block is that the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act prevents employees from claiming damages for occupational illness from employers. "Whether the plaintiff will convince the constitutional court that this provision is unconstitutional is doubtful," Barendse says. (Business Report, South Africa)
New York City Death Rate Reaches Historic Low Jan 14, 2008
Fatal occupational injuries increased from 88 in 2005 to 99 in 2006, attributable to an increase in construction-related injuries. The annual number has hovered near 100 since reporting started in 1996. (Science Daily)
Occupational Retraining May Reduce Worker Injuries Jan 3, 2008
Similar collaborative strategies between employees and trade unions may help limit occupational injuries in other construction trades, Dr. L. K. Jensen and colleagues from Region Hospital Skive, Denmark, suggest in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Noting that only 10 percent of Danish floor and carpet layers had adopted the use of new tools and methods that allowed them to perform some of their duties while standing, rather than kneeling, the investigators approached industry... (MEDLINEplus)
Rate of on-site injury higher for public sector workers Nov 16, 2007
Wester noted that there has been an "overall downward trend" in the number of occupational injuries in the state since the report was first released in the early 1970s. The University, although part of the government sector, has actually seen a decrease in the number of workplace-related injuries in recent years and has even been rewarded for its preventive measures. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Employers must pay cost of safety gear Nov 15, 2007
OSHA estimated that the rule will result in at least 21,000 fewer occupational injuries per year, he said. It will also save more than $200 million per year in costs including medical and insurance bills, he said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Workplace injuries in Texas up in 2006 Oct 19, 2007
The 2006 data was compiled from the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rates are based on a statistical sample of 10,000 private companies in Texas. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Injury rates decline for Wyo workers Oct 17, 2007
The rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the state fell significantly last year, according to figures released Tuesday. The Research and Planning Section, Wyoming Department of Employment said the rate was 4. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lifetime bringing workers' comp plan to EC Oct 17, 2007
It features a network of doctors and others with special training to understand occupational injuries and rehabilitation. Employees are assigned a certified nurse case manager who oversees all aspects of the patient's care, from scheduling doctor's appointments and speeding approvals to communicating with the employer and finding alternate work assignments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
MoD to pay more for worst war injuries Oct 13, 2007
"Ministers have still not addressed the paradox of civilians receiving compensation for relatively minor occupational injuries that is far in excess of payments to casualties, with the most appalling disabilities sustained, in the course of military service," he said. Special report. (Guardian Unlimited)
Tax relief bills published Oct 6, 2007
Employees are entitled to tax exemption when receiving death or disability benefits in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993. The proposed amendments allow an additional R300,000 exemption when employers pay an additional amount to the families of former employees who die from a work related injury. (Business Report, South Africa)
Letters to the Editor - Have a safe harvest Sep 28, 2007
There is still much to do to reduce occupational injuries for Iowa farmers and farm workers. However, we thank Iowa farmers, farm workers and their families and our I-CASH partners for joining together to reduce the toll of fatalities, injuries and health problems. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Engineers Offer Farm Safety Tips to Prevent Agricultural Injuries, Illnesses Sep 21, 2007
As occupational injuries continue to grow in the agricultural industry, for this week's National Farm Safety and Health Week, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) offers farm-related safety and health tips to help prevent agricultural injuries and illnesses on farms that occur each year. "Many agricultural injuries and illnesses can be prevented by taking proper measures to eliminate or protect workers from farm hazards. Farm hazards can be identified and corrected by using a farm... (Agri-View, WI)
LegalView.com Calls Readers' Attention to Resources Dealing with Preventable Construction Accidents Aug 18, 2007
Meanwhile, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is readying its 2005 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, its annual record of deaths on the job, in which the construction industry continues to place among the top five most fatal industries. With this ugly trend in mind, LegalView. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Farmers' hearing loss, injuries linked Jul 23, 2007
The study, released in February, examines the correlation between hearing loss and occupational injuries for farmers, using self-assessments as a basis to analyze the link. "Farmers have a lot of hearing loss and a lot of injuries, so we wanted to see what correlation, if any, was there," said Nancy Sprince, the study's head and a UI occupational- and environmental-health professor. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Lifetime introduces workers' comp plan Jul 13, 2007
The foundation of the program, called BusinessWorks, is a preferred provider organization of doctors and others with special training to understand occupational injuries and rehabilitation. Employees are assigned a certified nurse case manager who oversees all aspects of the patient's care, from scheduling doctor's appointments and speeding approvals to communicating with the employer and finding alternate work assignments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Nigeria: Federal Govt Plans Fuel Price Hike Jun 8, 2007
The organisation which prefers a maximum 48 working hours a week in line with its Convention emphasised that work within this period reduced the risk of occupational injuries, illnesses and "their associated costs to workers, employers, and society as a whole" and urged member countries to ensure that the ILO Convention on working hours is implemented in their countries. Nigeria is signatory to the ILO Convention and has since adopted the 40 hours per week: eight hours for five days work... (allAfrica.com)
An ecological study of regional variation in work injuries among young workers May 24, 2007
The investigation of geographic variation in occupational injuries has received little attention. Young workers 15 to 24 years are of particular concern because they consistently show elevated occupational injury rates compared to older workers. (BioMed Central)
Texans tough it out at work Mar 12, 2007
Texas workers took 6 percent fewer days off for nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2005 than in 2004. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, the number of days off work recorded in 2005 was 69,340, compared with 74,080 in 2004 and 82,110 in 2003. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Hamden company facing OSHA fine Mar 6, 2007
Inspections of the plant in January resulted in 29 citations for serious violations those that are likely to result in death or serious physical harm and five other violations such as incomplete recording of occupational injuries and illnesses, improper exit signs and deficient respiratory protection and hand tools. OSHA cited unguarded or inadequately guarded moving machine parts and power tools; improper storage of compressed gas cylinders; lack of an emergency action plan and training;... (New Haven Register, CT)
Disney Sweats over Sweatshop Charges in China Mar 1, 2007
Occupational injuries were prevalent, the report alleged. In one factory, an average of three instances of occupational injury were reported every week. (Ocnus.net)
Law-breaking employers face court Jan 18, 2007
"The four-day crackdown by the inspectors also assessed employers' compliance on other acts like the UIF, employment equity, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, as well as the occupational health and safety acts," Sigabi said. Most firms found contravening law. (iAfrica.com)
Blitz on Free State firms underway Jan 12, 2007
Compliance of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, unemployment insurance, employment equity, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases as well as compliance with the Occupational Heath and Safety Act would be checked. Sectors which would be targeted for inspections would include private security, contract cleaning, wholesale and retail, manufacturing and construction "and all other sectors where the acts apply expect for the farming sector". (iAfrica.com)
Dangerous jobs Jan 9, 2007
There were just four fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers in the United States in 2005, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics ... The manufacturing industry accounted for more than 20 percent of the nation's reported nonfatal occupational injuries last year, with complaints ranging from sprains to gashes. (CNN -- US)
Workplace deaths falling dramatically Jan 8, 2007
"The kids didn't get to use the new $50,000 tractor," explained Guy Toscano, the retired director of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "They got the old one without the roll bar and the other safety equipment.". (Buffalo News)
Capital Tunnel Workers to Get Whistle-Blower Award Dec 14, 2006
He said that if there is no resolution to the dispute the workers will go to court to seek compensation both for occupational injuries and harassment. The architect's office, citing the ongoing investigation, had no comment. (Fox News -- Politics)
Have employees on the road? Then you should consider these health issues Nov 13, 2006
The recently released Colorado Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reports that Colorado fares worse, although on a smaller scale. Of 125 Colorado workers who died in 2005, 61 percent were transportation-related fatalities. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Workers' Compensation Fund gets an overhaul Nov 1, 2006
Johannesburg - South Africa's Department of Labour has overhauled the workings of its Compensation Fund (CF), which compensates workers who suffer occupational injuries or contract occupational diseases while employed, to improve its service delivery over the past year. Elaborating on the improvements to the CF, the Department of Labour said that thanks to the introduction of technological improvements to its business processes and systems, it had trebled the number of claims it is able to... (Business Report, South Africa)
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Sep 30, 2006
Therefore, I am extending the SHARE Initiative through Fiscal Year 2009 to reaffirm my commitment to improving the safety of Federal workplaces and reducing the significant personal and financial costs of occupational injuries and illnesses. The four goals of the SHARE Initiative will continue to use FY 2003 as the baseline. (White House News Releases)
* Doctors detail model for work disease or injury Sep 20, 2006
According to National Taiwan University's Institute of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene professor Wang Jung-der (aw), diagnoses of occupational injuries should be divided into three parts -- prevention, compensation and return-to-work. Doctors not only have to treat the workers first, they also have to help them apply for paid leave for their rehabilitation and fight for labor insurance compensation, said Wang. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Meet Schwab’s new neighbor Aug 27, 2006
Dangerous Work: Fifty Montanans died while doing their jobs in 2005, according to an annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries released this week by the Research and Analysis Bureau of the Department of Labor and Industry. That was a 28 percent increase over the 39 workplace fatalities reported in 2004, but came in right around the state s 10-year average of 49 on-the-job deaths per year. (Helena Independent Record)
Montana news briefsPosted on Aug. 23 Aug 24, 2006
Transportation accidents accounted for 19 of the 50 fatal occupational injuries in 2005, while eight deaths were due to assaults and violent acts. Seven deaths were due to falls, the Labor Department said. (Missoulian, MT)
Concentra expands health care network Aug 23, 2006
Through Concentra's health care network and other plans, employees hurt on the job receive treatment through a specialized network of health care providers who specialize in treating occupational injuries. The network was developed following the passage of a workers' compensation regulatory reform bill in 2005 that allows insurance carriers to contract with or establish medical networks. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Survey shows many teens injured on the job Aug 22, 2006
The researchers note that nationally each year, "approximately 70 children die from injuries inflicted at work; hundreds are hospitalized and tens of thousands require treatment in hospital emergency rooms. The National Pediatric Trauma Registry and the National Center for Health Statistics report that occupational injuries are the fourth-leading cause of death among youth ages 10-19.". The new survey showed that the jobs most likely to lead to injury were in lumber mills (51 percent were... (EurekAlert!)
Employers Insurance Group and Blue Cross of California Collaborate to Cut Costs for California's Small Businesses Aug 16, 2006
Combined medical and workers' compensation coverage can benefit from established patient-doctor rapport, aid in treatment of occupational injuries, and decrease the chance of incorrect diagnoses and other delays in return to work. Blue Cross maintains one of California's largest PPO networks of doctors, hospitals, and health care professionals. (PR Newswire)
New workers' compensation claims coordinator Jul 29, 2006
Kathy McCabe, the transitional return-to-work coordinator, will continue to manage transitional/modified work assignments for employees with occupational injuries. Kelly Roberts, the disability management coordinator, continues to manage cases involving accommodation of permanent disabilities as well as administering non-workers' comp short and long-term disability benefits. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Workplace violence a 'national epidemic' Jul 28, 2006
Out of a total of 5,703 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2004, homicides accounted for 551 of them, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. And the year before, nearly one in five on-the-job fatalities resulted from homicides with almost half occurring in the South, according to the bureau. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Kumasi records 123,504 cases of malaria Jul 28, 2006
Dr Oduro said acute urinary tract infections, home and occupational injuries, as well as rheumatism accounted for the other causes of Out-Patient Department (OPD) attendances in the metropolis. He said his outfit was collaborating with private health institutions and other stakeholders in the health sector to explore ways of enhancing quality health care delivery in the metropolis. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Men, it's time for a checkup Jul 23, 2006
THERE'S A GROUP of patients who are more likely to have high blood pressure and heart disease at a young age, more likely to have sleep problems, stress problems and substance abuse problems, more likely to engage in risky sexual practices, suffer chronic diseases and occupational injuries and have a poorer diet--but are less likely to go to the doctor. They are called men. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
* Workers protest for victims of Hsuehshan Tunnel Jun 7, 2006
Members of the Taiwan Association for Victims of Occupational Injuries yesterday act out a skit outside the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as part of a campaign to urge the government to set up a monument in memory of those who sacrificed their lives in constructing the Hsuehshan Tunnel ... Supporters of the Taiwan Association for Victims of Occupational Injuries protested in front of the ministry yesterday, asking it to set up a monument to remember the laborers who died when... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Hsuehshan Tunnel set for final emergency drill Jun 6, 2006
The Association for Victims of Occupational Injuries will petition in front of the MOTC today, asking it to establish a monument to honor the sacrifices made by deceased workers. This story has been viewed 162 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sasol in landmark compensation deal May 29, 2006
Some of the people who have been injured have received statutory compensation in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. However, most of those injured were contract workers and were fired that day. (Business Report, South Africa)
Bad grade for state emergency system Apr 30, 2006
Fatal occupational injuries per 1 million people (21st). Total fatalities in alcohol-related crashes per 100,000 people (13th). (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
China determined to build a new countryside Feb 24, 2006
Insurance for occupational injuries should cover all migrant workers. And medical social pooling funds and endowment insurance system should be studied. (People's Daily Online, China)
Gazette opinion: Doctors report on health of EMS systems Jan 17, 2006
Montana got an F in public health and injury prevention for having high rates of traffic fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers, high rates of fatalities from people not using seat belts, high rates of alcohol-involved fatalities and a high rate of occupational injuries. Montana scored best in "medical liability environment," a category in which the greatest weight was given for having a cap of $250,000 on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. (Billings Gazette, MT)
Lee hospital officials aware of health crisis Jan 16, 2006
4 percent Fatal occupational injuries per 1 million people: 19. 95 Fall-prevention program: No Fire-related injury-prevention program: No State law-enforcement special unit or designated personnel to address domestic violence: No. State law-enforcement special unit or designated personnel to address child abuse: No Intimate-partner-violence and sexual-abuse prevention program: No Violence-prevention program for high-risk youth: No. (The News-Press)
States average a C-minus for emergency care Jan 11, 2006
On the other end of the rankings, California was given high marks for its seat belt law, a high rate of vaccination among adults and a low rate of occupational injuries. But problems in the Golden State include having a high number of uninsured and ranking last among all states for the number of emergency departments per 1 million residents. (USA Today -- Health)
