Addressing PPE challenges: OSHA new ‘proper fit’ rule, NIOSH new guidance on hearing protection OSHA ‘proper fit’ rule
OSHA's "properly fit" rule became effective January 15, aligning construction standards with those already established for general industry and maritime employment. Construction employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) in various sizes and designs that...
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How to combat the troubling trend of longer claim duration for younger workers
How to combat the troubling trend of longer claim duration for younger workers While younger workers (Gen Z) tend to have higher rates of workplace injuries compared to older workers, it's often said that they...
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Five challenges for workers comp in 2025 Part 1 (1 – 5)
The workers’ compensation landscape is undergoing significant transformation driven by new technologies, legal and regulatory challenges, economic factors, and evolving workforce dynamics. Employers that are proactive and informed are in the best position to navigate...
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11 key mistakes to avoid when submitting OSHA logs
Each year by March 2, most employers must electronically submit their OSHA logs to the Department of Labor (DOL). The process can be confusing, and getting it wrong puts your business at risk of OSHA...
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Natural disasters and Workers’ Compensation
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires, are increasing the scrutiny businesses face over their disaster preparedness, response strategies, and liability for injuries and deaths of workers. While the laws vary by state...
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Twelve things to know about OSHA’s proposed heat rule
Back in early July, OSHA released an unofficial version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for a federal Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule. After an unusually long delay, apparently related to the rule’s length and...
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