December 31, 2018
Decision will improve workers’ safety: YEU – Whitehorse Star, YK
WorkSafe Saskatchewan educating public about asbestos risks – Canadian Occupational Safety, ON
New York Horsemen To See Drop In Workers’ Compensation Payments, Other Fees – Paulick Report, NY
December 28, 2018
History of Workers’ Compensation with John F. Burton, Jr. – Legal Talk Network, CA
December 27, 2018
Social Media and Workers’ Compensation Claims – Lawyers.com, NJ
December 21, 2018
Bankers Sitting for Too Long and Other Hazards – Lawyers.com, NJ
December 20, 2018
Surfboards count as ‘vessels’ under the Jones Act, and it’s creating big problems for workers’ comp – Washington Examiner, DC
Advocacy model may attract millennials to workers comp – Business Insurance, NY
December 18, 2018
Is workers’ compensation insurance ripe for disruption? – Insurance Business Mag, CO
December 17, 2018
Health and safety year in review 2018 – Canadian Occupational Safety, ON
December 14, 2018
Vast majority of staff at Toronto jail afraid to go to work, report says – CBC News, ON
Football players association pushes province to allow access to workers’ compensation for athletes – CBC News, SK
December 13, 2018
Employers to pay smaller WorkSafe premium increase than expected – CBC News, NB
December 11, 2018
Insurance board to investigate rubber workers’ claims – CTV News Kitchener, ON
December 9, 2018
Haddad to head up safety association board – The Sudbury Star, ON
Seoul weighs compensation fund for wartime laborers – Asian Review, KOREA
December 8, 2018
Minnesota farmers learn to detect depression, embrace self-care – Duluth Tribute, MN
93 Stamford educators file claims over mold-related ailments – The News Tribute, CN
December 7, 2018
Former Corner Brook RNC officer says presumptive coverage for PTSD is a step in the right direction – Gulf News, NL
Local firefighters pleased with WCB Expansion – My Lloydminster Now, SK
Apportionment of liability under the workers’ compensation scheme in Alberta – Dentons, AB
Florida eyes California’s medical review process for comp savings – Business Insurance, NY
December 6, 2018
WCB coverage expanded for Saskatchewan firefighters – PA Now, SK
December 5, 2018
P.E.I.’s Workers Compensation Board average employer rates reduced – The Guardian, PE
Firefighters get presumptive coverage under new WCB law – Regina Leader Post, SK
December 4, 2018
Workers to qualify for coverage for PTSD diagnosis due to work-related trauma – CBC News, NL
Carpal tunnel syndrome over 3 times more common in women workers – BLR, TN
December 3, 2018
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, NDP calling on changes to workplace safety due to high deaths – Global News, SK
Worker gets benefits after resignation due to airborne contaminants – Canadian Safety Reporter, ON
November 30, 2018
Province takes step to ban mandatory high heels at workplaces in Alberta – CBC News, AB
Watch: Alberta bans mandatory high heels at work – Edmonton Journal, AB
November 29, 2018
Emergency beacons should be mandatory on all fishing vessels, says Senate report – CBC News, NS
Clearwater is latest Tampa Bay government to sue opioid industry – Tampa Bay Times, FL
Injured workers identify care concerns, satisfaction rates – Business Insurance, NY
Kula: Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952 to be abolished – New Straits Times, KUALA LUMPUR
November 27, 2018
New Brunswick to amend legislation to ensure ‘sustainability’ of WorkSafeNB – Global News, NB
Impairment in the workplace — What you need to know – Journal of Commerce, BC
Opioids In The Workplace: New Survey Shows Growing Impact And Increasing Need For Employers To Act Now – Business Wire, CN
California must improve conditions for the workers who help prevent fires – The Sacramento Bee, CA
November 26, 2018
Fishermen train for a rescue in an industry full of danger – CBC News, NS
Uncertain route to recoup workers’ comp overcharges – Leigh Valley Business, PA
November 25, 2018
Locked and uploaded: Employers use wearable devices to monitor, learn more about their workers – Chicago Tribune, IL
‘Enough is enough’: Attacks on staff, overtime hours rising at state psychiatric hospital – MDJ Online, AUS
November 24, 2018
A nurse left her workplace because of PTSD. Now, she’s helping change it – CBC News, NL
November 23, 2018
‘Distressing’ number of teachers assaulted in West Australia – The West, AUS
November 21, 2018
Head injuries and the CFL: Grievance and class-action suit still pending – Regina Leader-Post, SK
Gabriela Wolfe on the Legal Implications of Marijuana Use in the Workplace – Lexology, UK
Kentucky Lawmakers Want To Repeal Changes To Black Lung Workers’ Comp – WFPL, KY
War on Opioids Reaches Into Federal Workers’ Health Data – Bloomberg Law, VA
November 20, 2018
Agents at the Canada-U.S. border more susceptible to cancer, report finds – CBC News, ON
Should first responders injured on the job receive more than standard workers comp? – OWTAJ News, PA
November 18, 2018
Editorial: Employers should join opioid battle – Boston Herald, MA
November 17, 2018
World Rugby medical officer treats workers like top athletes – Financial Review, AUS
Pending workers comp bill will dramatically spike litigation, lawyer says – Prairie State Wire, IL
Bid to revolutionize workers’ compensation just got a $15 million boost – Startland, MI
November 16, 2018
Ontario workplace safety board reviewing Uber Eats following Marketplace investigation – CBC Marketplace, ON
November 15, 2018
High percentage of opioid overdose victims worked in construction industry, says StatsCan report – CBC News, BC
University takes collaborative approach to coming back from workplace injury and illness – UToday, AB
November 14, 2018
P.E.I. introduces legislation to tackle workplace harassment – The Guardian, PE
November 13, 2018
First responders forced to watch out for distracted motorists when tending to work – The Telegraph, NL
New Digital Tool Aims to Improve Workers’ Compensation for Pharmacy Services – Pharmacy Times, NJ
Opioid Action Plan aimed at curbing misuse among federal employees – Safety and Health, IL
New Orleans pipe manufacturer not liable in death of temporary ‘borrowed employee,’ federal judge rules – Louisana Record, LO
November 12, 2018
Nuclear fallout: $15.5 billion in compensation and counting – My Sun Coast, NM
Workers injured on roads will have to choose between insurance schemes – Canberra Times, AUS
November 9, 2018
2019 N.B. workers’ compensation rates set to be highest in Canada – Global News, NB
Fredericton chamber calls on PCs to end ‘skyrocketing’ WorkSafeNB premiums – CBC, NB
Nova Scotia improves access to PTSD benefits – Cos Mag, CAN
November 7, 2018
New provincial safety grant gives farm employers a ‘helping hand’ – Alberta Farm Express, AB
November 6, 2018
Tesla’s on-site health clinic accused of undercounting worker injuries – The Verge, NY
November 5, 2018
Local woman spearheading effort to help injured workers – Blackburn News, ON
November 4, 2018
2018 Innovation Awards: Workers Compensation Automation – Business Insurance, NY
November 2, 2018
Emergency dispatcher tried to ‘brush off’ her PTSD, until she couldn’t – CBC Radio, CAN
November 1, 2018
Opioid use often persists in workers’ compensation claimants – Medical Xpress, UK
OPINION: No substitute for safety, or wearing a PFD – The Chronicle Herald, NS
October 29, 2018
13 psychological factors for workplace mental health – HRM Online, CDA
Quebec Provides Guidance on New Time Limit for Filing Complaints of Psychological Harassment – JD Supra Legal News, ON
Exhausted workers a danger on land, sea and air, transportation board warns – The Chronicle Herald, NS
October 25, 2018
Federal anti-harassment and violence legislation receives Royal Assent – Canada Newswire, CAN
October 24, 2018
GUEST COLUMN: Want to improve workers’ compensation? Listen to the workers – The Telegram, NL
October 22, 2018
Updates to workers’ compensation rules just the beginning for helping Nova Scotia’s first responders: NDP – Global News, NS
October 18, 2018
Nurses deliver 24,000 anti-violence postcards to B.C. Health Minister – Terrace Standard, BC
October 17, 2018
N.S. to broaden PTSD benefits for first responders as of next week – The Chronicle Herald, NS
It’s still not ok to be high on the job: WorkSafeBC – Richmond News, BC
Cannabis now legal – but how will it impact your organization? – HRM Online, CDA
October 16, 2018
Right to disconnect from work has major support, says fed report – Workers’ Health and Safety Centre, ON
New grant program helps farm employers cover workplace safety costs – Calgary Herald, AB
October 15, 2018
Alberta adds reinstatement requirements to workers’ compensation obligations – Cos Mag, CAN
Ontario Human Rights Commission releases updated policy before pot legalization – OHS Canada, ON
Violent videos put journalists at increased risk of post-traumatic stress – Medical Xpress, UK
Union ready to fight too-restrictive workplace rules on cannabis – The London Free Press, ON
#AfterMeToo group creating digital centre for suvivors of workplace violence – Chronicle Herald, NS
What wellness issues are affecting contractors? – Building Indiana, IN
October 14, 2018
At least 29 Sask. rural municipalities don’t have legally required harassment policies – CBC, SK
October 13, 2018
Opinion: Health-care workers at risk for mental illness – Edmonton Journal, AB
October 12, 2018
Is loneliness the next employee wellness frontier? – Benefits Canada, QC
NIOSH Publishes Fact Sheet on Workplace Naloxone Programs – OHS Online, TX
October 11, 2018
Blanket ban’ on pot smoking for some workers could be challenged in court, union warns – CBC
Liberals eyed rules for cannabis use by workers, drug testing, documents show – Canadian Occupational Safety
Experts say more safety education needed for workers – CTV
B.C. government to register migrant workers and their employers and recruiters – Vancouver Sun
October 10, 2018
Medical marijuana industry sees boost ahead of legalization – but will it last? – CBC
WestJet bans staff in safety-sensitive jobs from off-duty cannabis use – Canadian Occupational Safety
October 9, 2018
Toronto police officers can’t use cannabis within 28 days of working – Toronto Star
Experts express concern about refinery safety in wake of Irving blast – Canadian Occupational Safety
October 8, 2018
Post-traumatic stress disorder rising among British military veterans, study suggests – Telegraph, UK
Elephant leadership in safety can completely silence those who know better – EHS Today
Opinion: Small businesses dealing with workers and opioids – Cincinnati.com
October 5, 2018
A look at four benefits plan models for covering medical marijuana – Benefits Canada
October 4, 2018
Rescue training operation helps agencies work together while raising awareness about workplace mental health – The Telegram
Nova Scotia opens Office of Workplace Mental Health Office – Canadian Occupational Safety
October 3, 2018
Increases to Penalties under WA Occupational Health and Safety Legislation – The National Law Review
October 2, 2018
8 keys to developing a successful return to work program – Benefit News
A Culture of Safety Ownership – EHS Today
Overwork linked to higher risks of diabetes in women, not men: Study – Canadian Occupational Safety
October 1, 2018
Supporting healthcare workers’ mental health is good for patient care – The Globe and Mail
The ROI on fostering a psychologically safe workplace – HRM Online
OSHA and DOT Law – Which Apply to Facility and Operations and When? – Occupational Health and Safety
September 28, 2018
The Issue with Stress – EHS Today
September 27, 2018
Hospital security guards facing increased violence due to meth crisis – Canadian Occupational Safety
Canada Set to Address Workplace Bullying & Harassment – When the Abuser goes to work
September 26, 2018
Province removing WCB from summary accounts – Winnipeg Sun, MB
Work-related cancers: Growing demand for urgent action – The Parliament Magazine
Workers groups cry foul as WSIB celebrates financial milestone – Toronto Star
September 25, 2018
Workplace violence growing in education sector, study finds – Workers Health and Safety Centre
September 24, 2018
Learning to Live With the New Silica Rule – EHS Today
September 20, 2018
WorkSafeBC launches kitchen safety campaign featuring Fairmont Chateau’s Isabel Chung – Pique News Magazine
September 19, 2018
Time for B.C. to modernize workplace rights to include gig economy workers – The Province
Why Precarious Work Threatens the Health of Millennials – The Tyee
EAP mental health enquiries have risen by almost a third since 2017 – Employee Benefits
Ombudsman mulls new probe after 3 Ontario police suicides – Canadian Occupational Safety
Flexible work may boost employee performance: report – Human Resource Director
September 18, 2018
The realities of workplace violence for emergency nurses – The Hill
SLC 2018 Q&A: The Safety Professional’s Role in Preventing Workplace Bullying – EHS Today
All but one of 10 workers injured in crash between bus and truck out of hospital – OHS Canada
September 17, 2018
New Brunswick passes workplace violence, harassment legislation – Canadian Occupational Safety
Mental health matters – Truck News
September 15, 2018
You shouldn’t have to risk your life just to have a job – New West Record
September 14, 2018
What Happens When Gig-Economy Workers Become Employees – The Atlantic
September 13, 2018
Legal, medical cannabis still posing challenges for employers: Survey – Canadian Occupational Safety
Can you tell if your employees have poor mental health? – Human Resources Director
Disaster Preparedness, Recovery and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season – EHS Today
September 12, 2018
Medical marijuana system will continue after legalization, says Health Canada – CBC
September 10, 2018
Fighting sexual harassment helps women rise through ranks: PM – CTV News
Worker Shortage and Opioids Endanger Construction Safety – EHS Today
September 9, 2018
Learning to adapt to the growing gig economy – Plant
September 6, 2018
Amendments to Quebec’s Act Respecting Labour Standards: Employers, please fasten your seat belts – Employment Law Today
September 5, 2018
What’s new in policy? Bill 30 amends the Workers’ Compensation Act and includes a number of new provisions – Workers’ Compensation Board Alberta
September 4, 2018
Commemorative coin will mark passing of P.E.I.’s Bill 102 – The Guardian, PE
WCB Nova Scotia releases 2019 employer assessment rates – Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Gig Economy Is Hurting Millennials’ Mental Health: Study – Huffington Post, ON
August 31, 2018
Women in education sector at greater risk of workplace violence But men in health care more likely to have lost-time claims due to assault – Canadian Occupational Safety, ON
August 29, 2018
WorkplaceNL minister, industry meeting on safety, compensation matters – Cos Mag, CAN
WorkSafeBC report: Employers failed to protect workers killed in ammonia leak – CTV News, BC
Canada: The Interplay Between Workers’ Compensation And The Duty To Accommodate – Mondaq, CAN
August 24, 2018
Campaign calling on health care workers to report workplace violence – Regina Leader-Post, SK
August 22, 2018
Hearing-test data reveals steady rise in hearing loss among oil and gas drilling workers – Voice, BC
August 21, 2018
Physical violence more common in healthcare facilities than hacking and cyber attacks, survey shows – Healthcare Finance News, IL
Fitch Report: Weakened Workers Compensation Results in 2019 – Insurance Journal, NY
Truck driving rates as most dangerous job, study finds – Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
August 20, 2018
What does the Alberta NDP’s victory on farm safety mean for its chances in rural areas? – National Post, AB
August 16, 2018
One of Alberta’s highest-paid public servants leaving post at WCB – Edmonton Journal, AB
Opioids Top the Drug List in California Workers’ Comp Polypharmacy Claims – California Workers’ Compensation Institute, CA
August 15, 2018
N.S. family’s lawsuit in workplace death could set precedent – CBC News, NS
Massachusetts to explore potential link between opioid deaths and comp – Business Insurance, NY
August 14, 2018
Worker’s Compensation Insurers Face Rise in Car Accidents – Fender Bender, MN
August 13, 2018
Riskiest workplaces to get extra safety support – My Business, AUS
August 6, 2018
Substitute hurt in Texas shootings calls for more training – LTMonline, TX
Uber driver insurance program not workers comp, but provides similar benefits – Business Insurance, NY
National support network needed for police mental health, federation says – Canberra Times, AUS
August 3, 2018
Be good to yourself: Lessons learned after four weeks of stress leave – Winnipeg Free Press, MB
July 30 2018
P.E.I. employers may soon be required to develop workplace harassment policy – The Guardian, PE
July 28, 2018
Workers comp claims soar in Correction Department – NY Post, NY
July 27, 2018
Industry Voices: Workplace safety improves in B.C. – Journal of Commerce, BC
July 25, 2018
PTSD awareness lip-sync videos go viral – Vernon Morning Star, BC
Proposed WorkSafeNB rates could reach highest in Canada – CBC News, NB
Proposal to add workplace harassment to workplace safety legislation – CBC News, PEI
Fernie Memorial Arena worker deaths caused by aging equipment failure, poor decisions: report – CBC News, BC
How ‘a couple of Alberta boys’ developed a potentially lifesaving coverall modification – CBC News, AB
Hospital consolidation, Medicare set-asides spur workers’ comp hikes in Florida, nationwide – Watchdog.org, FL
July 23, 2018
Furor gives way to compromise on farm safety rules – Alberta Farmer, AB
Stress a daily companion for transit drivers – Winnipeg Free Press, MB
Seattle council approves ‘bill of rights’ for domestic workers – KOMO News, WA
Employers would be granted some relief from asbestos lawsuits under proposed Pa. law – Penn Record, PA
July 19, 2018
WorkSafeNB rates plummeted before so-called skyrocketing, says ombud – CBC News, NB
July 17, 2018
WorkSafeNB task force report submitted – Government of New Brunswick
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf releases guidelines on prescribing opioids to injured workers – The Morning Call, PA
Colorado denies widow half of late husband’s workers’ compensation due to his marijuana use – Denver Post, CO
Stress leave, workers compensation up fourfold for Tasmanian child protection workers – ABC News, AUS
July 15, 2018
P.E.I. Workers Compensation Board indicates duration for claims down – The Guardian, PE
July 12, 2018
Alta. opposition off base on farm safety legislation – The Western Producer, AB
July 13, 2018
RNC officer on verge of quitting finds ‘dream job’ with mounted unit – CBC News, NL
July 11, 2018
Injured Claimant Entitled to Medical Marijuana, Workers’ Comp Judge Rules – Law.com, NY
July 8, 2018
Farm safety association appoints first executive director – Edmonton Journal, AB
CFL players deserve full care for on-field injuries, not one-year coverage – The Province, BC
Workers Compensation Board announces new grant program – The Guardian, PE
How outdoor workers are staying safe in P.E.I.’s hot weather – CBC News, PE
July 5, 2018
Workplace stress a main cause of mental health issues, study finds – Globe and Mail, ON
Pinnacol’s Cake leverages microservices and AI to bring workers’ comp to small business – Digital Insurance, NY
Offshore training puts people in real-life simulations – CBC News, NL
Falls sending more Canadians to hospital: report – CTV News, ON
Workplace Injuries Due To Falls Spike Across Country – VOCM, NL
July 1, 2018
The Far-Reaching, Positive Impact of Workplace Drug Testing – OHS Online, TX
June 29, 2018
NYC drivers for Uber, other apps to get vision care coverage – The Washington Post, DC
New rules for California workplace injuries, illnesses – North Bay Business Journal, CA
June 26, 2018
Cache Creek adopts new flood workplace policy after death of Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy – CBC News, BC
Outgoing Hill staffer calls for workplace culture shift after suicide attempts – CBC News, ON
IHSA and OSWCA issue joint statement on recent workplace fatalities – Daily Commercial News, ON
June 25, 2018
Late Victoria fire chief remembered for his quiet dedication, leadership – Saanich News, BC
How much should I pay my retiring dad? – American Agriculturalist, TX
Burn Pits are the New Agent Orange: The Limited Circle of Concern for Pollution Victims of War – Verdict Justia, CA
June 23, 2018
Civilian contractors, civilian government employees facing difficult situations after burn pit exposure – KDH News, TX
June 22, 2018
Proposed Revision of the Workers Compensation Act – Government of British Columbia, BC
New West pub fined after line cook dies of meat slicer injury – CTV News, BC
California Workers’ Comp Rating Bureau Exploring Blockchain, Behavioral Science – Insurance Journal, CA
June 19, 2018
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary to start criminal investigation at every workplace where serious injury, death occur – CBC News, NL
Usamate explains delay in workers’ compensation cases – Fiji Times, Fiji
June 18, 2018
WorkCover warns employers not to attend medical appointments for injured workers – ABC News, AUS
June 16, 2018
France Telecom suicides: Former bosses face trial – BBC News, UK
June 15, 2018
Sleepy workers lead to workplace dangers – The Denver Channel, CO
June 14, 2018
Ontario workplaces are 1.6% safer than last year: WSIB – PLANT, ON
The horrific double standard in South Australia’s workers’ compensation laws – In Daily, AUS
June 13, 2018
Safety on the rise for Ontario construction workers, WSIB reports – On-Site Mag, ON
Employers seek safeguards against pot-related risks in workplace – CBC News, ON
June 12, 2018
Supreme Court ‘put employers on notice’ they’re responsible for workplace deaths, harassment – even for people who aren’t their employees – The Star Vancouver, BC
11 years after trooper’s death, Lockport widow seeking 9/11 compensation – Buffalo News, NY
June 11, 2018
Lola the Vancouver Fire Trauma Dog Will Help Her Human Colleagues Cope With Stress – Advocator, BC
June 10, 2018
Vancouver Fire introducing trauma dog to help members with mental health issues – News 1130, BC
Injuries during lunch breaks to count as workplace accidents – Korea Herald, KOR
June 8, 2018
California workers’ comp insurer cuts way back on opioid spending – San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Perth parents keep students home from public school after repeated violent outbursts – The West, AUS
June 6, 2018
Alberta farmers waiting ‘with bated breath’ for new rules covering young hired hands – The Star Calgary, AB
June 5, 2018
PTSD Bill Welcomed – CKPG Today, BC
Ohio comp rate reduction program targets safety at small workplaces – Business Insurance, NY
Workers’ compensation for the birds or the bees, but not both – The Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
June 4, 2018
Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Workers’ Compensation Order Against Site Owner – Lexology, BC
Study: Time off, lawyers push Illinois workers compensation costs up – Illinois News Network, IL
June 3, 2018
Workplace NL Wants PRIME Feedback – VOCM, NL
May 30, 2018
New WorkSafeNB CEO determined to tackle rising premiums charged to employers – CBC News, NB
May 28, 2018
Workplace bullying, harassment targeted in OHS changes – Edmonton Journal, AB
May 26, 2018
Staff injuries caused by students up 50 percent this year for Fargo’s public schools – WDAY 6, ND
May 23, 2018
Cameras could keep road construction crews alive, safety advocate says – CBC News, NL
Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation: Burning Questions That Need Answers – The Legal Intelligencer, PA
Accidents in Construction industry second to those in mining sector – Lusaka Times, Zambia
Bill to raise workers’ compensation caps – The Guam Daily Post, Guam
May 22, 2018
PTSD now covered under P.E.I. Workers Compensation Act – Journal Pioneer, PEI
May 21, 2018
Former players say Seahawks foil injury claims filed with state – King5, WA
Work falls: Employers face on-the-spot fines if safety ignored – The Riot Act .com, AUS
May 18, 2018
SCC upholds claim of workers compensation against a non-employer – Canadian Lawyer Magazine, ON
Supreme Court affirms workers’ compensation board’s authority to impose fine on forestry company – The Lawyer’s Daily, ON
Blockchain will have major role in aiding comp transactions, expert says – Business Insurance, NY
May 17, 2018
‘It’s hard on everybody:’ Port Hood, N.S. mourns fishermen’s deaths – COS-MAG, CDA
May 16, 2018
Medical Marijuana Loses its Appeal – The Skinny on Skinner Part 1 – Lexology, CDA
Widow’s campaign for justice – Farnham Herald, UK
May 14, 2018
Vancouver Police Department steps up enforcement in support of roadside-worker safety – CNW, BC
Safety champions to receive awards in Sydney – Cape Breton Post, NS
After Caviar courier’s death, what about gig workers’ rights? – The Inquirer, PA
May 11, 2018
N.S. nurses use TV ads to sound alarm over workplace violence – CTV News, Atlantic
May 10, 2018
Italian researchers develop lighter, cheaper robotic hand – CTV News, CDA
May 8, 2018
Can we predict psychological health risks in the workplace? – The Chronicle Herald, NS
Safety leaders gather on P.E.I. for annual conference – The Guardian, PE
Province broadens access to mental health services and compensation for first responders – Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, BC
Miss Tennessee to speak on opioid crisis at Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Conference – Herald Chronicle, TN
May 4, 2018
P.E.I. government introduces new PTSD legislation, despite private member’s bill – The Guardian, PE
Georgetown County School District buzzing over new drone – WPDE News, SC
May 3, 2018
B.C. nurses rally over inclusion in PTSD bill – Terrace Standard, BC
May 2, 2018
27 Saskatchewan workplace deaths in 2017 ‘unacceptable’: WCB – Global News, SK
Editorial: Eliminate need for Day of Mourning – Salmon Arm Observer, BC
A California ruling threatens the gig economy – Wired, CA
April 28, 2018
N.L.’s lost-time injury rate at all-time low, but hearing loss continues to rise – CBC News, NL
April 27, 2018
Marking National Day of Mourning – Breakfast Television, ON
Baranyai: Workplace training key for safety of newcomers – The London Free Press, ON
Wolf vetoes workers comp prescription drug bill – The Morning Call, PA
April 26, 2018
Three years after a trench collapse killed a 55-year-old labourer in Edmonton, a $50,000 donation in his name is bringing change – The Star, AB
Opinion: Compensate victims of workplace bullying – Winnipeg Free Press, MB
Concern on Tasmanian farms over rising costs for Workers Compensation – ABC.net, AUS
Workers injured in production facilities a tale as old as time – San Francisco Examiner, CA
April 25, 2018
Cannabis policy in high demand for Saskatchewan businesses – CBC News, SK
LETTERS: A mother remembers the loss of a son to workplace fatality – Manitoulin Expositor, ON
Workers’ Comp System Hit By Opioid Crisis – WGCU News, FL
April 24, 2018
Opinion | Harassment and violence should never be part of the job – Toronto Star, ON
NCCI Examines the Impact of Opioids on the Workers Compensation System – PR Newswire, USA
April 23, 2018
Workers’ compensation, 1918: the beginnings – NB Media Co-op, NB
Increased violence at Sask. health-care facilities prompts security review – Regina Leader-Post, SK
Managing an employee with mental health issues – what you need to know – Human Resources Director, AUS
Fight against opioids impacts workers’ comp spending, myMatrixx report finds – Biz Journals, FL
Fighting the opioid crisis in workers’ compensation – Bladen Journal, NC
April 21, 2018
N.L. employees may need ‘device break’ – The Telegram, NL
WCB changes could impact some carriers – Truck News, AB
April 20, 2018
Day of mourning – Castanet, BC
April 19, 2018
Wearable device logs workforce twists and turns – Business Insurance, CA
April 18, 2018
Public servant sacked for criticising refugee policy on Twitter wins workers compensation case – News.com, AUS
April 17, 2018
Navigating cannabis in the workplace – The Chronicle Herald, NS
Travelers adds telemedicine as workers’ compensation sector warms up to digital health – MedCity News, USA
April 15, 2018
University of Toronto criticized for poor handling of asbestos issues on campus – The Globe and Mail, ON
April 14, 2018
Workplace safety campaign addresses commercial fishing risks – Montreal Gazette, QC
April 12, 2018
Dealing with workplace psychological stress now a bigger priority for WorkplaceNL, CEO tells Corner Brook conference – The Western Star, NL
A wise employer doesn’t try to judge whether employee is sick – Calgary Herald, AB
Union calls for nurses to be included in workers mental health legislation – Revelstoke Review, BC
Union ‘disappointed’ nurses left out of proposed PTSD legislation – News 1130, BC
April 11, 2018
Services and compensation to be made easier for first responders after traumatic incidents – CHEK News, BC
B.C. first responders to get better mental health support – Columbia Valley Pioneer, BC
First responders with PTSD to get more support from Victoria – News 1130, BC
April 10, 2018
Psychological safety not yet on the radar of most senior leaders – The Chronicle Herald, NS
Dangerous profession: nursing home assistants report three times the injuries of other workers – McKnight’s, OH
April 8, 2018
Fundraiser set up for first responders – CityNews, SK
After The Sirens – CBC Docs POV, CAN
April 6, 2018
Opposition MLA questions why government didn’t act on bill extending PTSD support to workers – CBC, PEI
Arland Bruce files concussion-related grievance against CFL and five teams – Ottawa Sun, ON
April 5, 2018
Kicked, bit, and hit, Ontario nurses want people to know about the violence they face – CBC News, ON
April 4, 2018
Union says Durham’s response to city workers robbed on the job falls short – Herald Sun, NC
March 29, 2018
New Young Worker Industry Videos Introduce Health and Safety Topics – Workplace Safety North, ON
Cancer and trauma lead causes of injury and death claims among firefighters: Study – Vancouver Sun, BC
Hacking the Yukon – Yukon News, YK
March 28, 2018
Cancer the leading cause of death for Canadian firefighters: study – CTV News, BC
March 27, 2018
Employers report high satisfaction with P.E.I. Workers Compensation Board – Journal Pioneer, PEI
Workplace deaths and injuries dropped in 2017, but there’s a long way to go to Mission: Zero – Regina Leader-Post, SK
WCB in good financial shape as number of injuries decrease – Prince Albert Daily Herald, SK
How a Haitian asylum seeker was swept up in a shadowy industry of temp agency work – CBC News, QC
If a truck falls on a mechanic, is that “use” of motor vehicle? – Canadian Underwriter, ON
March 26, 2018
How Trump Policies Contribute to Dire Scenario for Workers’ Compensation – Insurance Journal, NY
March 23, 2018
Violence an increasing cause of injuries to health-care workers in Saskatchewan – Leader Post, SK
March 21, 2018
CFLPA files grievance against CFL related to player safety and rehabilitation – OHS Canada, ON
March 19, 2018
Legal marijuana will present challenges in the workplace: Regina lawyer – Leader Post, SK
March 16, 2018
WorkplaceNL beefs up coverage for people in stressful jobs – CBC News, NL
The RNC Welcomes Changes to Workplace NL that Recognizes Mental Health – Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, NL
Injured on the farm? Farm Safety Program wants to know – Manitoba Cooperator, MB
End of the line for CFL player’s concussion lawsuit – Canadian Underwriter, ON
March 15, 2018
Your letters: WSIB is improving the return-to-work process – Toronto Star, ON
WorkplaceNL updates policy on work-related traumatic mental health issues – The Northern Pen, NL
Supreme Court declines to hear Arland Bruce III’s concussion case – Sportsnet, BC
March 14, 2018
For gig economy workers in these states, rights are at risk – CNN, USA
March 12, 2018
Guns in the workplace: What employers need to know – Anchorage Daily News, AL
March 11, 2018
Confronting workplace violence in Saskatchewan – Regina Leader Post, SK
Alaska’s state-run psychiatric hospital to be investigated for allegations of workplace safety, retaliation – Anchorage Daily News, AL
March 10, 2018
How is Hattiesburg making employee safety a top priority and saving taxpayers money? – Hattiesburg American, MS
March 9, 2018
Atlantic Canada addressing return to work – Canadian Occupational Safety, CAN
Free career safety education being offered to Sask. youths – Regina Leader Post, SK
March 8, 2018
Workers Compensation Board lays off five managers to ‘improve efficiencies’ – Winnipeg Free Press, MB
Yukon workers’ compensation website breach affects 270 people – CBC News North, YK
New Law being called an ‘absolute win’ for first responders battling PTSD – First Coast News, FL
Road construction crews fed up, protest unsafe work conditions – WSOC TV, NC
The Uberization of the economy is winning because of cucumber farmers – MarketWatch, NY
March 7, 2018
How mindfulness improved NB Power’s safety record – Globe and Mail, ON
Psychoanalyst: Peluso’s life in danger if he has to travel for workers’ compensation case – TSN.CA
Here’s another step that policymakers can take to protect injured workers from opioid addiction – Penn Live, PA
March 6, 2018
N.L. employees not protected when reporting hazards: specialist – The Telegram, NL
March 5, 2018
Denver police physical therapist treats officers, saves city millions – KDVR, CO
March 1, 2018
There can be no other goal but zero – Pipeline News, SK
February 28, 2018
Companies appeal fines in B.C. sawmill explosions that killed four workers – The Columbia Valley Pioneer, BC
Shipping containers and propane tanks are an explosive mix – Times Colonist, BC
Uber’s comp-style program could feed into worker classification dispute – Business Insurance, NY
Why the approach to worker health needs to be more holistic – Globe and Mail, ON
February 26, 2018
Experiment that evacuated MUN building sparks new safety measures in engineering labs – CBC News, NL
February 24, 2018
Ask Dr. Scott: Rigorous hypertension guidelines emerge – Daily Republic, CA
February 23, 2018
Baranyai: Platitudes won’t help traumatized responders – London Free Press, ON
February 22, 2018
Reused shipping containers’ ‘potential for explosion significant’: WorkSafeBC – Vancouver SUN, BC
Startup raises $4.5 million to grow technology tailored to workers’ comp industry – Biz Journals, FL
Local physical therapist offering state-of-the art job performance testing – Lancaster Bee, NY
February 21, 2018
Nurse attacked by patient sues state hospital – Union Leader, NH
Workers’ Comp Bill Could Aid Injured Immigrants – WUSF News, FL
February 20, 2018
‘Trapped’: Edmonton teens recall employer’s abuse at remote worksite – CBC News, AB
N.L. Liberals want to bump up injured workers’ compensation – The Telegram, NL
Amendments Will Increase Income Replacement Rate for Injured Workers in Province – Service NL & WorkplaceNL
Proclaim PTSD law for workers: Fox demands of P.E.I. government – The Guardian, PE
Workplace injuries declining in Saskatchewan – Global News, SK
Construction workers more likely to die from opioid overdoses – Business Record, IO
Tanzania: Workers Compensation Fund Starts to Spit Fire – All Africa
February 18, 2018
Supreme Court ruling affirms injured workers’ rights on the job – Toronto Star, ON
February 16, 2018
Gonzaga prayer service remembers lives lost on Ocean Ranger – The Telegram, NL
February 15, 2018
Inspection blitz results: New and young workers and hours of work – Ontario.ca
Workers’ compensation awarded for injury nine minutes before death – The Sydney Morning Herald, AUS
February 14, 2018
Arbitrator says North Bay nurse fired for speaking out about violence should get her job back – CBC News, ON
Safety First Cape Breton seeks nominations for safety awards – Cape Breton Post, NS
Union Pacific facing dozen lawsuits alleging cancer-causing substances in workplace – Omaha World-Herald, NB
Remember Jordan – Enform, AB
February 13, 2018
Alberta Firefighters See New Cancer Supports – Okotoks Online, AB
Workers in Australia’s most dangerous jobs barely paid above nation’s average wage – News .com, AUS
February 12, 2018
Rise in Toronto subway suicides takes a toll on TTC staff – Globe and Mail, ON
Mental health advocates encourage officers to seek help following line of duty deaths – KOAA News 5, CO
February 9, 2018
Judge rules GrubHub driver a contractor, urges protection for gig workers – The Mercury News, CA
February 8, 2018
WorkSafeBC releases three-year strategy to reduce serious injuries in the construction sector – Construction Links, BC
Farm safety consultation extended – Red Deer Advocate, AB
February 7, 2018
Cold? What cold? In a Saskatchewan winter outdoor work just gets done – Prince Albert Now, SK
Workers Compensation Board contest encourages students to ‘focus on safety’ – Journal Pioneer, PE
Sask. widow given compensation after husband’s suicide linked to workplace bullying – Global News, SK
Widow wants action after husband’s suicide while working for RM – Saskatoon Star Phoenix, SK
February 6, 2018
Sask. Workers’ Comp. decision attributing suicide to workplace could lead to more claims: prof – CBC News, SK
February 5, 2018
Sask. rural municipality ordered to pay compensation for suicide of employee – CBC News, SK
Roadside worker deaths have ‘spiked,’ St. Thomas inquiry hears – CBC News, ON
Companies must protect workers in avalanche areas, says WorkSafeBC – CBC News, BC
Plant cooperating with WorkSafeBC following fire – Vernon Morning Star, BC
Compliance with health and safety regulations may not be good enough – Canadian safety Reporter, ON
February 4, 2018
Firefighters focus on clean air, bodies and gear to try to cut cancer risk – San Diego Union Tribune, CA
February 2, 2018
WSIB launches innovation lab at Communitech – Communitech News, ON
February 1, 2018
Data shows home-care workers often injured – The Chronicle Herald, NS
Supreme Court ‘integrates’ duty to accommodate into Quebec’s injured workers’ legislation – The Lawyer’s Daily, ON
January 30, 2018
Here’s why a worker’s comp reform bill will help fight the opioid crisis | Opinion – Penn Live, PA
January 29, 2018
6 dimensions of a positive safety culture – Canadian Occupational Safety, ON
Can data help prevent workplace injuries and death? – Journal of Commerce, BC
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher new bill will help breast-cancer survivors get fair workers’ comp – KUSI News, CA
January 28, 2017
Nova Scotia Health Authority Report Speaks to Growing Workplace Safety Culture – Workers Compensation .com, FL
Trends in … eye protection – Safety & Health Magazine, IL
January 26, 2018
‘They need us right now’: New mental-health foundation aims to help struggling farmers – CBC News, SK
January 25, 2018
10 workers’ compensation trends to watch in 2018 – Property Casualty 360, NY
January 24, 2018
Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could cut current safety laws and injure workers – The Hill, USA
Dangerous Detention: Treasure Coast mental hospital nurses say hospital too dangerous, no one protects the staff – TC Palm, FL
January 23, 2018
New support for firefighters welcome, says chief – Mountain View Gazette, ON
Court: Oil company can be sued when worker injured or killed – Financial Post, ON
Monmouth to offer bonuses, free workers’ comp – Daily Racing Form, NY
January 22, 2018
VIDEO: The 2018 Bentall IV memorial – Journal of Commerce, BC
SuperFriend launches employer engagement framework – Financial Standard, AUS
January 20, 2018
Workshop offered by Workers Compensation Board of P.E.I. – Journal Pioneer, PEI
More support for firefighters – Lethbridge Herald, AB
January 19, 2018
Female firefighters who develop reproductive cancers to get workers’ compensation – CBC News Calgary, AB
January 17, 2018
Data breaches for comp insurers inevitable, preparedness key: Experts – Business Insurance, CA
January 16, 2018
Facing Violence and Assault in Health Care – The Agenda (TVO), ON
Coroner’s jury recommends 7 steps to improve safety of dump truck drivers – CBC News, NB
CFL wraps up conference on player health and safety – CFL .ca
January 14, 2018
Lawyers and judges’ robes will no longer be worn during South Australia Employment Tribunal – Adelaide Now, AUS
January 13, 2018
Analyzing Dustin Fowler’s Lawsuit Against the Chicago White Sox – Sports Illustrated, USA
January 12, 2018
Teen’s preventable death ‘shamed’ Shercom Industries into making safety fixes, says judge – CBC News Saskatoon, SK
Rates are down but leaders are up on workers’ comp changes – News4Jax, FL
January 10, 2018
Ohio imposes strict rule on workers’ back surgery, opioids – Star-Telegram, OH
January 9, 2018
ZUFIAW recognises Workers’ Compensation’s support – Daily Mail, Zambia
January 8, 2017
Bentall construction tragedy remembered as work-related injuries up in 2016 over previous year – Vancouver SUN, BC
P.E.I. occupational therapist retiring after more than 40 years of practice – The Guardian, PEI
Fewer loggers are dying in the Maine woods, but health risks mount as profession grows sedentary – Bangor Daily News, MN
January 7, 2018
Road Safety at Work to highlight safety initiative this March – Truck News, BC
January 6, 2018
It’s The Most Wonderful (And Hazardous) Time Of The Year – Manufacturing Business Technology, WI
January 5, 2018
Human Resources Questions for Dentists: Can employer drug test even though marijuana is legal? – Dentistry IQ, OK
January 4, 2018
Nursing homes brace for workers’ comp rate increase – Central Penn Business Journal, PA
January 3, 2018
Workplace benefits expanded to include chronic mental stress – Sudbury .com, ON
Massachusetts high court case considers workers’ compensation for newspaper deliverers – Mass Live, MA
January 1, 2018
Albertans start new year with new workplace protections – Global News, AB
Report reveals top safety risk for Ontario sawmill – CTV Northern Ontario, ON