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A few months ago I read two articles that made me shake my head once again about the plight of workers' comp: Business Insurance--Boca Raton, FL: "The workers' compensation market is 'deteriorating'; NCCI Holdings, Inc. announced..." Business Weekly: "Rising numbers...

Health care costs are a primary concern for Risk Managers, HR Directors, families, and individuals across North America. The continued escalation of these costs puts undue stress on workers' comp, health benefits and family finances. As healthcare costs have steadily...

I was recently emailed a picture of what success would look like if drawn as a line. It was not a nice smooth, straight line gradually trending upwards. It was a ball of knots, up and down, sideways, that eventually ended in an uptrend. In other words, life and work...

Much is written about the "aging workforce" and its various challenges for workers' comp budgets. Like most things in life, the "aging workforce" has its positives and negatives. On the positive side is the vast experience they have gained which is extremely valuable...

FIT Ergonomics: Keeping your workforce safe and healthy By Dennis Downing Work related sprain/strain injuries cost companies thousands of lost workdays each year and are a major drain on corporate profitability.If a solution to controlling these injuries existed it...

By Dr. Vincent Portera Laptops, due to advanced technology and a demand for convenience, have become a staple for today's business executive. One only has to visit any airport to observe people keyboarding away or watching the latest movie on DVD.Airplanes have...

To view this blog post, Click Here This will go over keeping the workforce healthy and safe by Dr. Vince Portera D.C., learning by doing not showing, learning for life not just work.

You just arrived home from a day at work. As you get out of your car and make your way into your home, how do you feel? Does your energy level match that of your waiting family? Are you eager to begin your life after work? Or do you feel a tad used up? Do you feel any...

Proven ergonomics training methodology can now be administered in-house. December 15, 2008 -- Future Industrial Technologies, Inc. (F.I.T.) recently announced they are offering Corporate Licensing Agreements for their successful Bionomic™ injury prevention programs,...

The back and shoulder injury has been an ongoing problem for Warehousing and Transportation Managers for decades. Sprain and strain injuries cause significant lost work time, increases operational costs, and can have a significant impact on employee morale. Moreover,...

“My knees hurt. It’s hard for me to lift properly…” Knee issues are very common but there are ways to protect your back AND be kind to your knees when lifting at work or at home! While teaching over 1 million employees how to prevent back and shoulder injuries we...

"New York Workers' Compensation Costs Rise Despite Reform" "California Workers' Comp Reform Taking Shape--Again" "Maine Governor Signs Workers' Comp Reform Legislation" The above are three recent quotes of States attempting to control workers' comp costs through...

It is that time of year when the veil of winter gives way to sunshine and the growing season. Digging, wheel barrowing, lifting bags of soil amendments, etc., even for the well conditioned athlete, can if not done correctly, cause back pain and injury. Tips for...

By Vincent Portera A walk through the offices of any company or hospital where a few, or perhaps hundreds of people sit at their desks or workstations day in and day out, might lead the observer with the impression that sitting is a benign posture. Nothing can be...