Boston — Injury and illness prevention efforts are most needed in Massachusetts’ transportation and warehousing industry, results of a recent analysis of workers’ compensation claims show.

Cambridge, MA — Beginning physical therapy days, rather than weeks, after suffering a low back injury is associated with better outcomes, according to the results of a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Cambridge, MA — Workers who receive larger quantities of opioids shortly after an injury, as well as those who are prescribed higher doses, are at increased risk of longer-term opioid use, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

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.

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.

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.

Washington — The House has passed legislation that would expand the types of medical professionals who can treat injured employees under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Program.

Waterloo, Ontario — Understanding the emotions injured workers experience – and the actions they take – when going through injury and claims processes they believe are unfair can be helpful to everyone involved in the workers’ compensation system, results of a recent study by Canadian researchers suggest.

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.

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.

Melbourne, Australia — People who are unable to work because of a disabling on-the-job injury or illness are at greater risk for suicide or self-harm, according to the results of a recent research review.

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.

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.

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.

Morgantown, WV — A permanent disability caused by a work-related injury can increase the risk of other serious health disorders and even premature death, results of recent study suggest.

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.

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.

Hartford, CT — More than a third of work-related injuries occur during people’s first year on the job – resulting in more than 6 million missed workdays, according to a new report.

LINK360 Desktop Software is designed to replace Brady’s current LockoutPro software. This software lets environmental, health, and safety and facility managers create lockout/tagout procedures using short or long forms.

From lockout/tagout to emergency evacuations, ‘plant safety’ covers a broad range of hazards.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Prefense Foam Hand Sanitizer acts as a barrier against germs and offers lasting protection with just one application a day. The sanitizer is a patented, alcohol-free formula that soothes and moisturizes hands.

The iQ Series Advantage Collection FR Glove set for oil and gas workers consists of five designs that bring together fit, feel, flex and fortified protection in an NFPA 2112-compliant collection.

GL3000 series arc flash protection gloves are available in two new models – GL3009CKB and GL3010CK. They’re designed to provide comfort, fit, dexterity and premium protection. Using the ASTM F2675 test method, both models offer protection against Category 4 arc flashes and are deemed fire resistant under section 8.8 of NFPA’s 2112 standard.

Made of 6-mil, powder-free nitrile, these high-visibility orange gloves have a raised diamond pattern that ensures better grip than other disposable products.

The OLFA SK-16 Quick-Change Concealed Blade Safety Knife comes preloaded with a premium stainless-steel replaceable blade head.

Can you clarify the differences between the previous OSHA sign standard and the recently updated OSHA sign standard that incorporates ANSI Z535?

What are the best ways to ensure that safety signs and labels are understood by both facility managers and machine operators?

I know that OSHA references the latest ANSI standards in its regulations about safety signs, but many of the signs I see online and in catalogs don’t use these formats. Why are signs that use the latest ANSI standards better for my workplace?

What does the future of safety signs and labels look like?

How important is location to the effectiveness of safety signs?

Made from a lightweight 8 ounce/yd2 knit fabric, the Ultimate Baselayer delivers the highest level of protection and comfort.

Dickies FR garments are designed to be NFPA 2112-compliant and feature top-quality fabrics to protect against hazardous conditions on the toughest jobs.

Offer employees the ultimate flame resistance and insect protection with the men’s 5.8-ounce Tecasafe FR Uniform Shirt.

Phoenix TC denim is a new Tencel and cotton blend developed to enhance the softness and comfort of FR jeans without a tradeoff in durability.

Are you OSHA-compliant? OSHA has mandated rule changes to 29 CFR 1910.269, which now requires the outer layer of clothing to be flame-resistant.

This line of flame-resistant protective clothing includes Bizflame, Bizweld and Modaflame, which together provide a comprehensive range of products suitable for use in oil and gas, welding, construction, and several service industries.

DuPont Nomex MHP is a new high-performance fabric that provides inherent FR protection against heat and flame, electric arc, and small molten-metal splash.

The 5.5-Ounce Dress Uniform Shirt offers wearers a cutting-edge, lightweight and breathable alternative to legacy FR garments.

How does ergonomic flooring benefit the employee and the employer in today’s work environment?

How should the NIOSH lifting equation be used?

What are the top benefits of an ergonomics program?

According to NIOSH, a number of fires have spontaneously ignited when workers attempted to fill portable gas cans in the backs of pickup trucks with plastic liners or in cars with a carpeted interior surface.

Although winterizing your car or truck is an important step to ensure your vehicle’s safety, it is equally important that you are aware of the potential health risks posed by the chemicals used for winterization.

Two 35-year-old workers using floor sanders were killed and two others were seriously burned in a house fire after the lacquer floor sealer they were using ignited.

Canned air is commonly used in offices to clean dust from equipment such as computers and shredders. These products often are used without incident; however, lack of training in proper use can lead to flash fires and injuries, warns the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.