Workplace Injury Management

Fall Protection Tops OSHA Violations List Again

For the 15th consecutive year, OSHA reports that Fall Protection – General Requirements remains the most frequently cited workplace safety standard.

Workplace Injury Management

Help Employers Keep Vehicle Operators Safe

In this PTP feature article, Lori Romero-Ellingson shares strategies to improve worker safety for companies’ fleet operations.

Workplace Injury Management

WorkWell Introduces New Strategy and Consulting Services for Occupational Safety

WorkWell launches MSK Strategy and Consulting Services to help organizations realize exceptional business value from MSK programs.

Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Reviews Decline in California, Per CWCI

by Deborah Overman | Mar 24, 2022 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

The number of Independent Medical Review decision letters regarding workers’ comp medical disputes hit an all-time low in 2021, per CWCI.

WorkWell Introduces ErgoStart Program to Boost Hiring and Retention

by Deborah Overman | Mar 18, 2022 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

WorkWell introduces ErgoStart, a new program to help ensure workers can safely perform physical job tasks.

Akeso Expands Occupational Health Roster with Acquisition

by Deborah Overman | Mar 3, 2022 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

Akeso Occupational Health announces the acquisition of Industrial Family Medical Care (IFMC), located in El Centro, Calif.

Functional Testing in Line with the Law

by Deborah Overman | Feb 23, 2022 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

Virginia Marshall Halling, PT, explains how to ensure tests for industrial rehabilitation legally protect the rights of workers and employers, in this Physical Therapy Products feature.

Confluent Health and Fit For Work Partner with WorkSTEPS

by Deborah Overman | Feb 18, 2022 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

Confluent Health partners with WorkSTEPS, a provider of employment testing, workplace safety, environmental and occupational health services.

This Breakthrough Tool Shows How Much Exoskeletons Reduce Back Injury Risk

by Deborah Overman | Dec 2, 2021 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

The tool, called Exo-LiFFT, is an interactive calculator that will help companies looking for ways to overcome workforces struggling with musculoskeletal injuries, missed work, and accelerated retirement among skilled laborers.

Study Provides Data-Driven Argument to Eliminate Physical Therapy Pre-Authorization for Injured Workers

by Deborah Overman | Nov 12, 2021 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

A new study found that Lean is a suitable methodology to accelerate patient recovery by reducing the time between on-the-job accidents and the beginning of physical therapy treatment, WorkersCompensation.com reports.

MākuSafe Launches Motion Explorer to Help Prevent Injuries on the job

by Deborah Overman | Nov 10, 2021 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

MākuSafe launches a new feature in its EHS analytics software to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders and cumulative trauma injuries in industrial workers.

Ottobock Adds Occupational Exoskeletons to Its Arsenal with suitX Acquisition

by Deborah Overman | Nov 5, 2021 | Company News, Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

Ottobock announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of suitX, a US-based company that specializes in the research and development of occupational and medical exoskeletons.

WorkWell Introduces Industrial and Office Ergonomics for Improved Workplace Safety

by Deborah Overman | Nov 1, 2021 | Company News, Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

WorkWell announces significant enhancements to its Industrial and Office Ergonomic Assessment Programs as part of its Managed Onsite PT clinics that help prevent injuries and encourage safer work and postural practices.

SWORD Health Launches End-to-End Clinical Musculoskeletal Solution

by Deborah Overman | Oct 28, 2021 | Workplace Injury Management | 0

SWORD Health launches SWORD+, a comprehensive musculoskeletal (MSK) prevention program designed to address muscle and joint injuries before they surface or worsen and develop into more serious MSK conditions.

WorkWell Launches Managed Onsite PT Clinics

by Deborah Overman | Oct 20, 2021 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

WorkWell announces the launch of its Managed Onsite PT Clinics to prevent and treat workplace injuries onsite quickly and cost-effectively.

WorkWell’s New eBook Addresses The Big Resignation

by Deborah Overman | Oct 18, 2021 | Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

At a time when companies are struggling with a tight labor market, a new eBook from WorkWell offers insights into how industry-leading companies are leveraging total wellness to recruit and retain employees.

Study Cites Improved Outcomes for Work-Related Concussions

by Deborah Overman | Oct 12, 2021 | Brain Injury, Work Related Injuries, Workplace Injury Management | 0

Ascellus announces the publication of a study demonstrating the positive effects of its neurocognitive screening evaluation (NCSE) and brief therapy model in realizing improved recovery and return-to-work outcomes for work-related concussions.