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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Right To Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets
Thursday, June 18, 2009
In-Home Care by Spouse Constitutes Treatment
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
EPA Declares Asbestos in Libby Montana is a Public Health Emergency
"This is the first time EPA has made a determination under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) that conditions at a site constitute a public health emergency. This determination recognizes the serious impact to the public health from the contamination at Libby and underscores the need for further action and health care for area residents who have been or may be exposed to asbestos. Investigations performed by the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry have found the incidence of occurrence of asbestosis, a lung condition, in the Libby area staggeringly higher than the national average for the period from 1979-1998. EPA is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services, which is making available a short-term grant to provide needed asbestos-related medical care to Libby and Troy residents. "
Monday, June 15, 2009
WC Benefits May Be Heading for Retirement
Saturday, June 13, 2009
NJ Budgetary Chaos Opens Court Without Cases
Originally, the administration called for yet another paid state vacation for employees because of budget shortfalls. Similar economic issues have frozen new hires, limited the use of durable resources and caused the elimination of printed court calendars. The NJ Division of Workers' compensation is funded substantially from the NJ Second Injury Fund as a line item on premium invoices.
In the recently brokered deal, Governor Corzine has negotiated 10 additional furlough days beginning on July 1st. and gather seven paid leave days for use after June 10th, 2010.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Vaccinating Workers’ Compensation Against Flu Claims
The spread of influenza A has now reached pandemic proportions. The focus has now been directed to creating a vaccine to halt the rapid community spread. The next challenge to workers’ compensation systems may be claims resulting from adverse reactions to employer sponsored vaccination programs.
For more on workers compensation and the flu pandemic visit the Workers' Compensation Blog.