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October 2014

Volume: 190
Edition: 4

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Returning to work

Successful programs can help lower employer costs, including workers' compensation
September 28, 2014
Kyle W. Morrison
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Workers' compensation costs are increasing nationwide, but experts say those costs – as well as fears on the part of injured workers – can be reduced with a well-designed return-to-work program.
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CHEMICAL FACILITY SAFETY

Inherently Safer Design

The concept gains attention as chemical facility incidents continue to occur
September 28, 2014
Tom Musick
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After investigating a series of recent fires, explosions and toxic leaks at chemical plants, the Chemical Safety Board has emphasized the need for Inherently Safer Design. What does the term mean, and how can employers use the principles of ISD to create safer workplaces?
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PART OF THE JOB?

Workplace violence in health care

Experts say 'part of the job' mindset needs to change
September 28, 2014
Sarah Trotto
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Violence from patients, families and visitors is a common hazard for nurses and other health care workers. Although several states have recently strengthened penalties for assaults on health care personnel, worker advocates are calling for additional action.
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Editor's Note: Hoping for a ‘win-win’

September 28, 2014
Melissa J. Ruminski
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A few years ago, when Safety+Health published an article about what some employers are doing to accommodate aging workers, I shared in this column the story of a relative by marriage who has worked most of his adult life in a manufacturing plant, and the toll the physical labor has taken on his body.


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State Spotlight: OSHA Region 9

A region-by-region look at injury statistics
September 28, 2014

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 9. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.


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