Thursday, April 30, 2009

NIOSH Warns Psychological & Social Support Necessary for Influenza Responders

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Comparing the 911 Tragedy with a possible Flu Pandemic, NIOSH has issued an alert that Psychological and Social support for essential servic...

Diesel Emissions Causing Injury to Workers

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Diesel exhaust continues to be a major health hazard for certain workers. The American Lung Association has reported that, "Truck driv...
Monday, April 27, 2009

CMS Posts Link To Mandatory Reporting Website

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CMS has now posted a link to the Section 111 Mandatory Reporting web site . Registration is required. https://www.section111.cms.hhs.gov/MRA...

Homeland Security Takes Lead in Flu Pandemic Pointing to Compensation Programs

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Securit y (USDHS) has emerged as the lead agency in directing a response to the potential swine flu pandem...
Friday, April 24, 2009

The Compensability of a Swine Flu Pandemic

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The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued an alert for the spread of human swine flu virus. Employers and employees will now need ...

CDC Warns of New Cases of Malignant Mesothelioma

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The CDC has issued a warning that new cases of malignant mesothelioma will occur and should be documented by physicians. "Malignant me...
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Settlement Barring Future Workers' Compensation Claims Void

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The Idaho Supreme Court ruled that of a the resolution of a pending workers' compensation for a lump sum dollar value could not act as a...