RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) is not only a working environment phenomenon. This article raises awareness of the sources of RSI potential, such as netbooks, and game controllers. Stretching and activity breaks are recommended even in our leisure …
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Bay Area Burglary Spike
From San Jose Mercury News article, Aug 7, 2012. Good advice to prevent burglaries, Lock doors and windows. Call police if you see someone or something suspicious. Get a burglar alarm or use it if you already have one. Trim back …
Calif Insurance Commissioner Approves Mid-Year Workers’ Comp Rate Increases
For the first time since July 2007, the insurance commissioner has approved a mid-year increase in the pure premium advisory rates developed by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB). In the 18 years since open rating began in …
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Time for the Annual Posting of the OSHA Log 300
February 1 is the day for posting last year's Summary OSHA Form 300A, which logs work-related injuries and illnesses. An entry must be made for every recordable injury or illness, and the form must be posted "in a visible location so that your …
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Systemic Problems: The Perspective of a Leading California-based Workers’ Comp Carrier
The overall picture for future rates and premiums for California Workers Comp is not pretty. For the past five years, we have enjoyed a welcome respite in spiraling costs, but for 2011 and beyond, we are likely to be looking at rate increases of 10% …