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Help for Aching Backs

By Chris Kilbourne Feb 13, 2013 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Feb 13, 2013

Here are some exercises you can recommend to employees when you hold back safety meetings. These easy tune-ups can help condition and increase flexibility to prevent back injuries. WARNING:  Advise employees to consult with their doctor before starting any exercise program. If they are badly out of shape or already have a back problem, some […]

Fight Back Against Work-Related Back Injuries

By Chris Kilbourne Feb 12, 2013 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Feb 12, 2013

So many safety topics are critical for preventing worker injuries. But across the board in all industries, perhaps the most critical is back safety training. Why do your employees need to be trained in back safety? One in 5 U.S. workers suffers a back injury on the job. Back injuries are the second most common […]

Affirmative Defenses to a Workers’ Compensation Claims

By Chris Kilbourne Feb 11, 2013 Special Topics in Safety Management

Updated: Feb 11, 2013

When will you be able to use an affirmative defense to a workers’ compensation claim? The answer to this important question, of course, depends on the state in which you do business. So you’ll need to look at your own jurisdiction to see what the specific rules are. But there are some common threads that […]

Workers’ Compensation Claims? The Best Defense is a Strong Offense

By Chris Kilbourne Feb 10, 2013 Special Topics in Safety Management

Updated: Feb 10, 2013

They say that a strong offense is the best defense. Well, that applies to workers’ compensation claim defenses, too. As an employer, you need to have a strong administrative foundation upon which you will be able to establish affirmative defenses when you’re faced with a situation where you’ve got a workers’ compensation claim that may […]

After the Attack: What OSHA Recommends

By Chris Kilbourne Feb 7, 2013 Training

Updated: Feb 7, 2013

If workers are given inadequate support following a violent incident, they may quit or be fearful of going back to work. Employers need to provide a program of support for workers involved in violent incidents and workers observing violent incidents. Today’s Advisor gives useful information on what to do after the attack. The following recommendations […]