NIOSH Gutted: Worker Safety at Risk?

The news sent shockwaves through the occupational safety and health community: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is facing near elimination due to significant restructuring within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). But what does this mean for the everyday worker and the future of workplace safety?

Back Pain Relief: Beyond the Knife

Low back pain is a global issue causing pain, disability, and economic burden. It’s a leading cause of missed work and decreased productivity. Non-surgical and non-interventional treatments are the first line of treatment for low back pain. But which ones really work?

Is Workers' Compensation Ready? Pandemic Peril

Analyzing the preparedness of the U.S. workers' compensation system for a future pandemic requires considering multiple complex factors, including past administrative actions, potential policy shifts, and public health discourse. 

DOGE Changes: Workers' Comp Costs Rise?

Changes within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could have negative economic repercussions for states that rely on a loophole that allows workers' compensation insurance carriers to benefit from Social Security Disability payments through reverse offsets. 

NJ High Court OKs Referral Fees

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that New Jersey certified attorneys are allowed to pay referral fees to attorneys in other states, even if those attorneys are not licensed to practice law in New Jersey.  

Bird Flu Transmission: Occupational Hazards

Persons working closely with animals infected with the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, such as dairy cows, poultry, and other animals, are at an elevated risk of contracting the virus.  

Clocks and Dangers: Daylight Savings and Workplace Injuries

Most people in the United States look forward to Daylight Savings Time every spring. We lose an hour of sleep but gain an extra hour of sunshine in the evening. While many people enjoy the extra sunshine, they may not know the dangers of this switch. Studies have shown that the Monday following the switch to Daylight Savings Time is more dangerous for workplace injuries.