March 16, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of a man accused of hiding payroll information through two money service businesses to dodge more than $1 million in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Jacques G. Denomme was arrested March 3 on charges of organized scheme to defraud and workers’ compensation premium avoidance fraud, Ingoglia said in a statement. The arrest followed an investigation by the Departme

March 16, 2026 WASHINGTON  – In an effort to promote workplace safety, the U.S. Department of Labor’s  Occupational Safety and Health Administration  today announced the launch of its Safety Champions Program, a new cooperative initiative designed to help employers develop and implement effective safety and health programs.  The Safety Champions Program meets businesses where they are on their pathway to safety and health success and encourages them to take proactive steps wi

March 15, 2026 Workers' Comp Playbook The 48 hours following a workplace injury influence claim direction more than many organizations realize. During this short window, employees form early interpretations about how they will be treated, what recovery might look like, and whether the system surrounding them feels supportive or uncertain. These impressions rarely emerge from formal policy or written procedure. Instead, they develop through the tone of early conversations, the

March 13, 2026 Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to bolster electrical safety in the construction industry, OSHA has launched the Electrical Roll Up Initiative. The initiative is aimed at promoting basic  electrical safety  awareness throughout the industry. “Electrical hazards affect more than just electricians,” OSHA says in an  electrical safety toolbox talk . “In fact, 74% of workplace electrical fatalities occur in nonelectrical occupations. Many employees may n

March 13, 2026 SEMINOLE, FL  – The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida utility construction contractor for Duke Energy after one worker was electrocuted and two others injured at a Seminole site in August 2025. Investigators with the department’s   Occupational Safety and Health Administration  determined a work crew from Primoris Services Corp. – operating as Primoris T&D Services LLC – was replacing a utility pole when the pole contacted an energized overhead transmiss

March 12, 2026 Misclassified commodities, blocked blue spaces, and exceeded storage heights are major problems. Warehouses are the backbone of modern supply chains, serving as hubs where goods are stored, sorted, and shipped. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of e-commerce has driven demand for more warehouse space, both in new construction and tenant expansions. Yet with vast floor areas, tall storage racks, and high fuel loads, warehouses present some of the most sign

March 10, 2026 Milwaukee — Inconsistent training and pedestrian-forklift interactions top the list of dock operator safety challenges, according to a  new report  from Rite-Hite. The manufacturer of loading dock equipment and other in-plant products commissioned a survey of 168 facility managers, operations leaders and safety professionals across multiple industries throughout North America. Its aim: Provide peer benchmarking data to help dock operators evaluate their facilit

March 9, 2026 Chicago — More construction workplace injuries occur around 9 a.m. than at any other time of the day, according to an analysis conducted by construction safety software provider HammerTech. That insight, gained from a review of more than 75,000 construction incidents that occurred from 2018 to 2024, was published in Hammertech’s  Safety at Scale 2025: Construction Insights from the Field  report. “It’s not an overwhelming spike,” the report states about the 9 a.

March 9, 2026 New analysis from Traceone finds 5.6 violations per 100,000 workers. Where U.S. Employers Fail to Warn Workers About Chemical Dangers Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day—from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible safety data sheets, employees may not fully understand the health risks they face, including respira

March 6, 2026 Cannabis can’t qualify as reasonable and necessary medical treatment under the Longshore Harbor and Workers’ Compensation Act because it remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. Growing acceptance of cannabis having some medicinal value — and an apparent willingness of the federal government to entertain rescheduling — are irrelevant in Luis Peña Garcia’s request for reimbursement for edibles recommended

March 5, 2026 Workplace safety is a core priority for every organization that cares about its people and its performance. Many employers talk about safety and display slogans like  Safety First  or  Zero Harm  in their break rooms. These messages can be helpful in setting expectations. However simply saying safety matters is not enough in most workplaces. To truly protect workers and prevent incidents, employers need both an intentional  safety culture  and a robust  safety m

March 5, 2026 Risk normalization occurs when repeated safe experiences lead workers to underestimate hazards, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Key Highlights Experience can create blind spots, making seasoned workers more prone to shortcuts and complacency, which can be mitigated through targeted retraining focused on reflection and storytelling. Leadership plays a crucial role; by modeling humility and encouraging open conversations about near misses, managers can fos