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Continued Emphasis on Electrical Safety
Electrical hazards accounted for 19 deaths in Florida in 2017. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), fatal work related...
Apr 1, 2019
Even if an Injury Report Is Wrong, Expect an OSHA Inspection
The best method to keep OSHA away is to make sure reports are accurate to begin with. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Mar 29, 2019
Crystal River woman pleads guilty to stealing workers' comp, underreporting income
A Crystal River woman on Monday admitted to stealing thousands in federal workers' compensation and improperly reporting her income to...
Mar 26, 2019
Newberry Roofer sentenced in Tax Fraud Case
Newberry business owner who last year pleaded guilty to tax fraud involving $1.7 million and harboring undocumented immigrants, was...
Mar 26, 2019
Travelers tells injured worker to take a 60 mile hike for medical care
Neil Eckelberger and his wife Robin want to know why Travelers Indemnity Company would schedule a doctor appointment for Neil 60 miles...
Mar 24, 2019
The Two-Way Relationship Between Workers’ Comp and Safety
Ensuring compliance with federal or state occupational safety and health laws and regulations is only part of a workplace safety and...
Mar 21, 2019
Companies often mislabel employees as “freelancers” to cut costs. Workers are fighting back.
The difference between a freelancer, independent contractor, and employee, explained. An editor at Epicurious seemed super excited last...
Mar 20, 2019
Really? Using Hands-Free Devices While Driving Not So Risky?
New research suggests that drivers who use hands-free electronic devices, as opposed to handheld ones, are not increasing their risk of...
Mar 20, 2019
High Health Deductibles and Workers’ Comp Claims
Are employees injured at work more likely to file under workers’ compensation instead of group health insurance when their group health...
Mar 12, 2019
Appeals court: Marine Max can't be forced to overpay for workers' comp claims, but can't
A Florida appeals court ruled March 7 a possible payment dispute can’t force a workers’ compensation claimant to change doctors. But,...
Mar 8, 2019
Bill targets regulating heat-related injuries for Florida outdoor workers
Florida’s agriculture and construction employers could soon be required to train outdoor workers and managers on avoiding heat-related...
Mar 8, 2019
Landscaping company faces $16,000 federal fine after 100-degree hot death of worker
A Florida landscaping company faces a $16,108 fine from OSHA after a worker died in temperatures around 100 degrees last August....
Mar 6, 2019
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