Would workplace safety benefit from wellness programs?
Want fewer injuries at work? Perhaps your company should encourage employees to join weight loss and exercise programs. That’s because an Australian study shows obesity usually increases the risk of...
View ArticleWeighing comp claims: Obese workers cost much more
Those extra pounds mean extra dollars when it comes to workers’ comp claims — a lot of extra dollars. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is out with a new study showing that the...
View ArticleTop 10 occupations prone to obesity
Studies have shown overweight workers are more likely to be injured. With that in mind, take a look at the results of one state’s survey to determine which occupations are most likely to have obese...
View ArticleWhat caused his hernia: Work injury or obesity?
Experts say with more obese adults in the U.S., workplace injuries are likely to increase. However, obesity itself is sometimes the sole cause of an injury. Which one happened in this case? On Sept....
View ArticleWas carpal tunnel caused by driving truck, extreme obesity or both?
A former truck driver was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Should he receive workers’ comp benefits? The question comes down to what caused his carpal tunnel: work or weighing 500 pounds? Cline...
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