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Custom earbud and communication sleeves

Chameleon Ears PRO Custom Earbud Sleeves are supersoft hydrophobic silicone sleeves that improve comfort and sound while eliminating the danger of losing an earpiece.




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Overexertion tops list of disabling work injuries for third straight year: report

Hopkinton, MA – “Overexertion involving outside sources” was the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States in 2014 for the third consecutive year, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, an annual ranking of serious, nonfatal workplace injuries based on direct workers’ compensation costs.




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Doctors’ assessments for determining worker disability vary widely, study finds

Basel, Switzerland – Health care professionals’ judgment varies significantly when they conduct medical evaluations to determine whether workers should receive disability benefits for an injury or illness, and standards are needed to improve the process, according to researchers from the University of Basel.




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Texas insurance division creates video series to make workers’ comp easier to understand

Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has produced a series of educational videos intended to simplify the subject of workers’ comp for employees.




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Which injured workers are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions? Study explores

Cambridge, MA — Injured workers who are older, employed by organizations with smaller payrolls and in counties where more people have health insurance are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.




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Workers’ comp study explores effectiveness of programs, policies on reducing opioid prescriptions

Cambridge, MA — Certain programs and policies may help curb the excessive prescribing of opioids and potential misuse, results of a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute suggest.




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Texas government publishes ‘plain language’ guide on workers’ comp terms

Austin, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has published a plain language glossary intended to make workers’ comp insurance easier to understand.




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Having a female doctor improves women’s chances for workers’ comp: study

Austin, TX — Women injured on the job have a better chance of qualifying for workers’ compensation disability payments and receiving higher payouts when a female doctor evaluates their claim, according to a recent study.




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Chiropractic care for low back pain limited when employers and insurers pick medical providers: study

Cambridge, MA — Few workers receive chiropractic care for low back pain in states where employers or insurers control the selection of medical providers, a recent study of workers’ compensation data shows.




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New report highlights regulatory and legislative action on workers’ comp

Boca Raton, FL — A new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory and other developments affecting the workers’ comp system.




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California suspends nearly 200 medical providers from state workers’ comp system

San Francisco — The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Workers’ Compensation has suspended 178 medical providers from its workers’ comp system during the first eight months of the year.




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Workers’ comp report looks at the effects of long COVID

Boca Raton, FL — A new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance shows that about a quarter of workers’ comp claims involving COVID-19 were for patients who developed long COVID.




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Workers’ comp study finds use of ERs for initial treatment varies state to state

Cambridge, MA — The percentages of injured workers who visited an ER – instead of physician offices or urgent care clinics, which are less costly alternatives – for their initial medical treatment varied across 28 states, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.




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Hear from Bardavon’s CEO on Why They Doubled Down on Injury Prevention for the Labor Workforce

Bardavon Health Innovations recently has expanded into injury prevention to protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders in addition to helping with recovery. In this endeavor, they have acquired the leading workplace injury prevention company, Preventure.




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Workers’ comp study looks at long COVID claims

Cambridge, MA — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, 7% of people who submitted workers’ compensation claims for the disease developed long COVID, according to a recent study.




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New report spotlights legislative actions on workers’ comp

Boca Raton, FL — The National Council on Compensation Insurance has released a new report detailing court cases and decisions that may affect workers’ comp.




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Ontario plans to develop registry of occupational illness exposures

Toronto — Aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of work-related diseases, Minister of Labor David Piccini has announced that the Ontario government plans to establish an Occupational Exposure Registry by 2025.




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Workers’ comp report lists top appellate decisions over the past century

Boca Raton, FL — To help commemorate its 100th anniversary, the National Council on Compensation Insurance has published a list of the 10 most significant workers’ compensation appellate decisions since 1923.




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WCRI study: Injured workers face greater psychosocial risks during recovery

Waltham, MA — Injured workers are more likely to experience psychosocial risk factors that can lead to “poorer functional recovery,” according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.




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Safety technology from the employers’ perspective: new report

Boca Raton, FL — When implementing safety technologies, the relationship between employers and technology providers and workers’ compensation insurers “is critical to success,” the National Council on Compensation Insurance says.




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Evacuation map holder

Know how to safely escape during an emergency with the New Evacuation Map Holder.




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Absorbent-lined single-use gloves

Megaman Absorbent-Lined Single-Use Gloves have an absorbent inner layer that controls perspiration, promotes skin health and features a durable multilayer construction for increased barrier protection.




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High-tech protective gloves

The 9030P PIRTEK Fluid Power Glove protects the wearer’s hand against the hazards of fluid injection from high-pressure systems.




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Ergonomically engineered gloves

Ambi-Dex Gloves with Grippaz Technology feature a fish scale pattern for unparalleled grip performance.




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Single-use work glove

The Powerform S8+ Single-Use Glove features the patent-pending TracTek high-density grip pattern for 200 percent more tactile grip on wet and oily surfaces, and the highest standards in user protection and durability.




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Heavy-duty foam hand cleanser

Solopol GFX heavy-duty foam hand cleanser with grit quickly removes medium to heavy-duty contamination such as oil, grease and grime from hands without leaving them dry, rough or cracked.




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Safety gloves

These two ANSI Cut Level A4 gloves provide a high level of dexterity without sacrificing cut resistance.




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Insulated nitrile-coated gloves

Otterback Arctic Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves (#11927) help keep hands warm and dry in cold and wet conditions.




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Safety gloves

Perfect Fit A6 Gloves provide workers with high-quality tactile sensitivity and dexterity for performing precise manual tasks, such as small parts assembly, while preventing cuts and lacerations.




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Kevlar glove

The SHOWA 4561 Glove boasts cut-resistant 15-gauge Kevlar construction, making it lightweight and stronger than other offerings.




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Nitrile glove

The Microflex 93-850 is a robust single-use glove for protecting workers from chemicals and other harmful exposures.




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Anti-vibration work glove

The Knuckle Buster Anti-Vibe Glove is an arc-rated anti-vibration and impact-protective work glove featuring flame-resistant gel on both the palm and top of hand.




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Anti-vibration glove series

The Anti-Vibration Series now features six updated ProFlex models and one new model made with an innovative technology for workers exposed to vibrating tools and equipment.




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Lime green nitrile gloves

ProWorks Lime Green Nitrile Exam Gloves are virtually impossible to miss, facilitating at-a-glance oversight of barrier-protection protocols.




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Nitrile glove

AlphaTec 58-735 is a multi-hazard nitrile glove developed for use in a broad range of industries where high chemical and high cut protection are necessary.




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Disposable gloves

Four gloves have been added to the Panther-Guard Disposable Gloves series.




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Work glove

The CR915MF Samurai is a lightweight, high-visibility cut-resistant glove featuring a salt-and-pepper, 15-gauge Tuffalene Platinum liner.




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Leather work gloves

The USA Ground Glove is a high-performance leather work glove made with extra high-quality cow grain leather sewn into an ergonomic, 3D glove pattern for peak performance.




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Leather glove line

Radians recently added more than 50 styles of leather gloves to its hand protection line.




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Cold weather gloves

1772 and 1773 High-Visibility Cold Weather Gloves feature 13-gauge polyester with ANSI A2 cut resistance with the choice of a sandy nitrile grip (1772) or a sandy latex grip (1773).




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Lightweight work glove

AeroDex is a lightweight shell technology glove designed to deliver 360-degree A4 cut resistance – more than 50 percent lighter than a comparable Cut A4.




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Easy-tear glove

HyFlex 11-812 is an innovative easy-tear glove designed specifically to reduce the risk of injuries when working with rotating tools.




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Nitrile disposable gloves

These Nitrile Disposable Gloves offer superior hand protection for workers who need shielding from grease, dirt, oil, chemicals and more.




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Impact glove

The T-REX Flex Series Lean TRX443 is an ultra-lightweight impact glove with a super soft Hyperon shell for extreme comfort and 360 degrees of A4 cut resistance.




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Impact-resistant gloves

Rig Dog Xtreme are impact-resistant gloves designed to protect users from hand and finger injuries when working with hammers, tools and heavy machinery typical in the oil and gas industry.




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Work gloves with fingertip protection

This family of gloves features PinchGuard, an innovative new technology that protects fingertips from workplace crush and pinch hazards.




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Nitrile-coated cut-resistant glove

The ProFlex 7022 Hi-Vis Nitrile-Coated Cut-Resistant Glove with DSX dip technology is designed to provide unmatched grip in dry conditions.




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Fully coated nitrile gloves

600FC Premium Solid Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves are constructed with fully dipped blue solid nitrile on a two-piece jersey liner with a knit wrist for comfort.




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Impact-resistant gloves

Impact Demolition Gloves are built with enhanced TPR on the back of the fingertips and palms. With an ANSI/ISEA Level 2 impact rating, the gloves offer protection for users at high risk of hand and finger injury.




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Washable work gloves

Lightweight and nylon-lined, CC9009 and CB9009 gloves are 100% polyurethane coated and washable, ideal for ambulance drivers, nursing home workers and police officers, among others.