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NIOSH: Drug Overdose Deaths at Work 2011-2016
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a study titled “Drug Overdose Deaths at Work,...
WCRI: WC Care Costs Do Not Mean Better Outcomes for Workers
A study out from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) says that when the cost of medical care increases it does...
NJ/NY Food Manufacturer Reaches Settlement with OSHA After Violations
A snack foods company in New Jersey agreed to settle workplace safety citations levied by the United States Occupational Safety...
Painkiller Tramadol Has Higher Long-Term Use Risks, Not as Closely Regulated as Other Opioids
A study in the British Medical Journal found that patients who receive tramadol after surgery have a higher risk of longer-term...
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Issued One of WA L&I’s Highest Fines
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. was issued one of the biggest fines assessed by the Washington State Department of Labor &...
VA – Sudden Mechanical or Structural Change Requirement Clarified
An appellate court in Virginia determined that a woman only needed to prove her accident caused a single “sudden mechanical or...
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