DOT Updates to Post-accident Drug Testing: What to Know
As various parts of the United States federal government move to address the growing opioid crisis, the Department of Transportation has updated its drug testing policies to include a ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
Workplace Injuries And How They Relate To The Opioid Crisis
The United States as a whole has a significant problem with prescription medication. Estimates are that Americans consume seventy five percent of the world’s prescription drugs. A large ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
OSHA Launches Injury Tracking Application – Then Shuts It Down!
On August 1, 2017, OSHA launched its web portal to accept the submissions of recordkeeping forms per the requirements in the final rule; to “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and ... READ MORE
Posted by Barbara Taylor
Kicking The Opioid Problem In Workers' Compensation
Prescription painkillers create unique problems in the world of workers compensation. Doctors in all fields have grown more aware of the issues created by prescribing potentially addictive ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
Hauling Hazards: Learning From The Takata Truck Explosion
After a recent trucking accident led to an explosion that killed a woman, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered a trucking company to cease operations temporarily.
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
Safe and Sound - Advice On Safety Committees
Planning and using the talent in your business to reduce injuries and worker's compensation claims by forming a safety committee. Kevin Forbes, Sales Executive for ECBM, has these tips to ... READ MORE
Posted by Kevin Forbes
Summer Safety for Outdoor Workers
It is important for outdoor workers to take precautions against exposure. Sun, heat, and bug bites are a workplace hazard that are a major hurdle for many employees who have any tasks that ... READ MORE
Posted by ecbmadmin