In addition there is likely to be increased regulatory action. OSHA’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda released in December, includes 27 regulatory items ranging from global harmonization of classification of chemicals, combustible dust, crystalline silica, PPE, confined spaces in construction to musculoskeletal disorder reporting requirements and a final Cranes and Derricks in Construction rule. Preparing now for the aggressive enforcement will help reduce the potential liability that employers face if OSHA does arrive. [...]
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Even though the number of covered employees in the latest summary was up 8% from the total noted in the FY 07/08 initial report, the number of reported claims edged down 1.9% to 126,029. Yet, despite fewer claims, public self-insureds’ paid losses at first report rose to $311 million, which was up $11.6 million (3.9%) from the comparable figure for FY07/08, and up $51 million (19.6%) from the post-reform low of $260 million in FY 05/06. [...] Before you go shopping for a workers’ compensation insurance policy you need to put together all the paperwork you will need. Keep this information in one place and use an Excel spreadsheet (if possible). The spreadsheet will be a useful tool down the line when you want to calculate rates and premiums. [...] CDC has received reports of fraudulent emails (phishing) referencing a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program for H1N1. The messages request that users create a personal H1N1 (swine flu) Vaccination Profile on the CDC.gov web site. [...] The pros and cons of what a public option for health insurance means for California, and some other states, based on state laws already on the books. [...] The revisions to the HCO regulations make HCOs more competitive with medical provider networks, providing a viable network option for workers’ compensation care. Studies have shown that network care is associated with lower costs for employers and better return to work outcomes for injured workers. [...] Learn from the leading employers, benefit managers and health plans that have implemented corporate wellness programs with success and amazing results. The educational panel sessions will focus on employers and health plans that have significantly reduced healthcare costs and created change in their employees and they way the employee lives their lives and purchases and utilizes healthcare benefits. [...] If you’re like most people, you probably have a mile-long to-do list that includes items such as “Get blood pressure and cholesterol checked” and “Start walking 20 minutes per day.” Who knows when you’ll get around to all that? But if your employer offered to pay you cold, hard cash for taking better care of yourself, you’d probably start right now. [...] As slips, trips and falls continue to represent significant exposures and hazards driving costs up in the workplace, the ASSE announced the approval of three new fall protection standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), aimed at preventing these workplace hazards. [...] Since the current heat wave began on July 11, Cal/OSHA has conducted 167 inspections of outdoor workplaces identifying over 200 violations while checking for compliance to the heat illness prevention regulations. Gaining compliance from employers is the goal to successfully reducing the number of illnesses and fatalities for all outdoor workers across the state. [...] |
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