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Employers seeking to cut their workers' comp costs might want to ramp up their drug testing programs or implement them if they don't have them already.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that California residents using medical marijuana permitted by state law but prohibited by federal law was an illegal use of drugs under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

According to a new study, "the right typefaces can make a difference in reducing the amount of time not focused on the road, and therefore, gets us closer to our goal of improving driver safety," said Bryan Reimer, a researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AgeLab.

Hearing loss creates safety and health risks. Workers unable to hear warning sounds "can increase the likelihood of injury or death. ... It can even increase your blood pressure," says an article from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Drug screening for marijuana can provide critical information about potentially problematic workers' comp claims, according to a new white paper. A pharmacy benefit management company says urine drug screening can be an essential tool.

Fall protection, hazard communication, and scaffolding are the top three most frequently cited workplace safety violations for FY 2012.

Job stress is not necessarily only an emotional concept. In fact, psychosocial factors in an occupational setting have been linked to a variety of physical ailments such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and psychological issues.

Researchers find Latino workers are increasingly sustaining more traumatic workplace injuries than other workers.

Some 4,609 workers died from on-the-job incidents in 2011. While that figure is down from the 2010 statistics, it does not necessarily tell the whole story.

Professional football players face an increased risk of dying from neurodegenerative disease, suggests a new study. While the study was limited to former NFL players, it could raise concerns about the dangers of athletes and others who suffer repeated concussions.

A new national survey shows a reduction in the rate of nonmedical prescription drug use among young adults.

Construction employers are getting another break on complying with the new residential fall protection directive. OSHA announced it is continuing its temporary enforcement measures through Dec. 15.

The former chairman of Impairment Resources says if he were starting a new company, he might address security issues a bit differently than in the past.

A simple burglary can be the demise of a company, especially one that handles medical information. Just ask Chris Brigham.

Employers targeted for their indifference to responsibilities under the OSH Act now have a way out of a special program. The government has published the criteria required for removal from the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Workers in the oil and gas industry are targeted for possible new protection approaches. Several federal agencies are soliciting input on the use of performance-based regulatory models to enhance safety.

Employers looking to cut their workers' comp costs may want to offer or expand their paid sick leave benefits. New research indicates workers who took paid time off when they were sick performed better and had fewer workplace injuries.

In Virginia, a worker who chokes on food that is common and unpeculiar will have difficulty showing that his injury arose out of his employment.

Brooms should not be used to clean up broken fluorescent light bulbs because they can spread any mercury that has been released. Likewise, vacuums should not be used unless they are specially designed to collect mercury.

ORLANDO -- Concerns about the aging of the workforce may all be for naught, suggest two workers' comp experts. Comorbidities will likely result in more baby boomers leaving the workforce sooner than previously thought.