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Smart employers have a safety program to reduce the number of workers’ compensation claims. Smarter employers integrate ergonomics, the science of designing the job, equipment and the workplace to fit the worker, into their safety program to reduce, even further, the number of work comp claims.
The number of work comp claims caused by repetitive motion strains or cumulative trauma can be significantly reduced through ergonomics. The return-on-investment of properly executed ergonomic programs have been estimated as high as 16 to 1, i.e., $16 saved for each dollar invested. Here are some suggestions …

I’m often asked why an interactive tool kit is an effective means of transforming a company’s workers’ comp program. It’s a good question and the answer isn’t obvious.
The answer: This is how you bring it down to your workplace, superimpose it on YOUR culture; this is where you “bring it home.” Often an employer has many ideas of how to reduce their costs, but does not have the structure to make changes needed. In traditional programs, a consultant walks a company through the process, a technique that is very effective. …

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These are the headlines that I hate to see about Arkansas and one of our major employers.
Tyson Foods was ordered to pay $500,000 in fines in federal court.  In addition they are faced with one year probation.  This was in relation to a safety violation that led to the death of a worker (Jason Kelley) in a Texarkana plant (River Valley Animal Foods Plant).  This is the maximum fine allowed for willful violation of worker safety regulations.
OSHA argued that Tyson had willfully disregarded safety measure to prevent poisonous …

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I have mentioned on more than one occasion that I have a latex allergy which is one of the reasons I left the bedside. I recently learned of the Exceptional Nurse, a site dedicated to assisting nurses with disabilities. Several resources are available for those like me with latex allergies.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The Academy provides information about latex allergy and a brochure and newsletter.
Latexallergyresources.org
This site provides educational materials, support groups, publications and product information.
Medic Alert
A 24-hour Emergency Response Center for members who wear …