How Business Travelers Can Avoid Swine Flu
Experts say businesses and their employees must take precautions against the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus on the road. Read more
Workplace Safety
Recent Workplace Safety Articles
Preventing Workplace Violence
In the wake of the Yale lab murder, experts in workplace violence identify steps that managers can take to prevent other tragedies from occurring. Read more
The Best Ergonomic Keyboards
Three ergonomic keyboards to soothe aching wrists Read more
A Start-up Plans to Make Mines Safer
Can this workplace-safety company raise $1 million in seed capital? Read more
Workplace Conditions Decried
Many employees say they're working in sub-standard conditions, a survey finds. Read more
Workplace Injuries Drop to Record Low
Small businesses have the lowest rate for injuries and illnesses among all employers. Read more
Debate Rages Over Guns at Work
A new bill that would forbid employers from banning guns is drawing fire. Read more
New Website Tracks Worker Injuries
An AFL-CIO affiliate has posted data on 60,000 companies online. Read more
Workers' Compensation Costs Rising
July 25, 2005 --Since 2003, employers' costs for workers' compensation have increased at a faster rate than those for employee benefits an... Read more
Employees Standing Up to Muscle Pain on the Job
Experts say providing opportunities for employees to stand while working during the day boosts productivity, bottom lines. Read more
The Shadow of Domestic Violence
"It shouldn't be the business of business to get involved in employees' lives." But domestic violence is different. Read more
Do I need workers' compensation insurance?
Offices & Operations mentor Mie-Yun Lee responds to the following question from an inc.com user: I've started a business and am... Read more
Create an Ergonomic-Friendly Workplace
This commonsense advice will help you take the pain out of your work space. Read more
Ergonomics: Reducing Workplace Injuries
How to recognize and correct some of the causes of repetitive-stress injuries. Read more
Workplace Safety: Preventing On-the-Job Violence
Several experts offer tips on developing a workplace-violence prevention program. Read more
Workers' Compensation: Safety Programs Pay Off
A safety expert explains how his company reduced workers' compensation claims by 65%. Read more
Workplace Violence: Defusing Dangerous Employees
A lawyer presents guidelines to balance federal requirements with employee protection to avoid lawsuits. Read more
Insurer as Prevention Partner
How a company cut insurance premiums in half by controlling the causes of worker injury. Read more
The ADA and Workers' Comp Testing
An Ergos Work Simulator is an inexpensive and efficient tool for conducting workers' compensation injury tests. Read more
Keeping The Injured Involved
Reducing workers' compensation payments by bringing injured workers back sooner. Read more
Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Office
Companies that have gone electronic discover a host of environmental problems. You may be sitting on one, reading under another, and have your feet up on a t... Read more
Teens Pose On-the-Job Safety Risks
June 17, 2004 -- As high schools let out, employers will be bombarded with young, cheap labor. But before you hire that bright-eyed, eage... Read more
Workers' Compensation Costs Big Concern for Small Businesses
Sept. 23, 2004 --Thanks largely to rising health insurance costs, workers' compensation costs are a growing concern for small businesses.<... Read more
New Law May Hurt Small Mines
Regulations passed after several West Virginia mining accidents has some smaller mining companies worried about increased costs. Read more
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