Determining Whether Employees’ Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related Navigating employee injuries and illnesses (and subsequent workers’ compensation claims) can be very complex and overwhelming to many employers. As such, it is important that employers understand how to determine whether their employees’ injuries and illnesses are work-related or not. After all, such a distinction plays a […]
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Ergonomics Bulletin | The Importance of Team Lifts
The Importance of Team Lifts Some items are too heavy, bulky or awkward for one person to handle safely. That’s when a team lift can be the right call. A team lift occurs when two or more workers coordinate to move a load together, distributing the physical demand and reducing the risk of injuries. When […]
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Mental Health Minute | July 2026
Coping With Summer-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder Summer is often linked to fun and sunshine, but it can trigger reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for some. This lesser-known condition, driven by heat, routine changes and social pressure, can disrupt mood and energy, often causing insomnia and reduced appetite. It can seriously impact daily life and shouldn’t […]
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Work Comp Insights | Conducting Workplace Incident Investigations
Conducting Workplace Incident Investigations When a workplace incident occurs, it’s crucial for your organization to respond appropriately by conducting a thorough incident investigation. Whether the incident caused property damage, led to occupational illnesses or injuries, or was simply a close call, such an investigation is a valuable practice for several reasons. First, a workplace incident […]
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Work Comp Insights | Trends Impacting Workers Compensation Insurance
Trends Impacting Workers Compensation Insurance Workers’ compensation coverage is not only required in most states but also plays a major role in connecting injured employees to the care they need to return to work as quickly and safely as possible. That’s why it’s crucial for your organization to develop an effective workers’ compensation program. Accordingly, […]
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Risk Insights | Wheelchair Safety for Passenger Vans
Wheelchair Safety for Passenger Vans Passenger vans—which typically have an occupancy of between nine and 15 people—are used by many organizations to transport a wide range of passengers. Some of those passengers require the use of a wheelchair. Wheelchairs can either be stored as cargo when not in use or used as a seat during […]
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Live Well, Work Well | What You Should Know About Hantavirus
What You Should Know About Hantavirus Hantavirus, a rare but potentially serious disease spread primarily by rodents, has recently returned to headlines following a deadly outbreak linked to a cruise ship in early May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported multiple confirmed and suspected cases among passengers, including three deaths, prompting international monitoring efforts […]
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Safety Matters | Health Care: Safety Precautions for Handling Human Remains
Safety Precautions for Handling Human Remains Employers and workers face a variety of health hazards when handling or working near human remains. Those directly involved in recovery or other efforts that require the handling of remains are susceptible to bloodborne viruses (hepatitis and HIV) and bacteria that can cause diarrheal diseases (shigella and salmonella). Follow […]
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Mental Health Minute | 5 Ways to Manage Summer Stress
5 Ways to Manage Summer Stress Summer is often portrayed as carefree and relaxing, but for many people, it brings its own set of stressors. Changes in routine, packed schedules, family obligations, extreme heat and the pressure to “make the most” of the season can all contribute to feeling overwhelmed. However, with a few intentional […]
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Playing it Safe | Protect Patient from Pests
Protect Patients from Pests How to identify and eliminate bedbugs and other pests Even when we keep our facility sterile, bedbugs and other pests may be carried in on patients’ or their family’s clothes or possessions, causing infestations in mattresses, upholstered furniture, cracks and crevices. It is important that you make your best effort to […]
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