Workplace Ergonomics: What is Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in your fingers or thumb, making them difficult to move or causing them to lock in a bent position. It develops when repeated gripping, squeezing or pinching motions irritate the tendon...
When it comes to motivating employees, one size does NOT fit all, and with the cost of health insurance soaring, employers are caught in a difficult position. They need to manage their budgets, but they cannot afford to alienate employees by stripping down coverage. To bridge...
If you face falling-object hazards in the workplace, such as when working below areas from which tools or materials could fall or when handling heavy materials, protect your toes by wearing shoes with impact-resistant safety toes. Impact Resistant Safety Toes Steel Toe Shoes: One common choice for...
Heat illness occurs when your body gets too hot and can no longer cool itself. It can come on quickly, and some forms can become life-threatening within minutes. Anyone who works in a hot environment, indoors or outdoors, can be affected. Knowing what to look...
Workplace injury is no longer just physical. Mental and psychological claims are rising rapidly—and for risk managers and PEO professionals, they represent a more complex, costly, and strategic exposure. This shift isn’t temporary. It’s redefining how workplace risk must be managed. Why Psychological Claims Are Increasing Several forces...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restricts the actions an employer may take with respect to employees with disabilities. Among the ADA’s restrictions are limitations on an employer’s ability to require employees and applicants to undergo medical examinations or answer questions regarding medical conditions. The ADA...
Heat exposure has quietly become one of the most urgent workplace safety challenges in the United States. As temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more frequent, the U.S. Department of Labor has intensified its focus on protecting workers from heat-related illness. OSHA’s updated Heat-Related...
In a culture where being busy often becomes a badge of honor, hobbies can feel like indulgences reserved for people with extra time. Yet research consistently shows that engaging in meaningful pastimes isn’t just fun; it can be beneficial for mental health. Hobbies can provide...
On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA...
Although common in the construction industry, cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs) are some of the most complex workers’ compensation claims. They often result in long, painful experiences for employees. Therefore, it’s crucial that construction employers reduce the risk of CTIs and associated workers’ compensation claims. Common CTIs...