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Spending long periods of time using a computer keyboard is not necessarily a risk factor for neck pain. Neither is poor perception of computer placement and low social support, says a new report. The only strong evidence for the onset of neck pain among office workers was being female and having previous neck pain.

The rate of needlestick injuries among surgical health care workers is not decreasing despite improved rates among nonsurgical health care providers.

A majority of employers provide some type of wellness programs for their workers, according to a new survey.

A new study suggests that randomized safety inspections improve safety without causing burdensome expense or job loss.

Prescription drug abuse, texting, and falls by older adults are among the emerging injury threats cited in a new study. It suggests policymakers and others implement and enforce policies to reduce preventable injuries.

Injuries related to lifting are among the most disabling -- and costly -- of all workplace injuries, according to the 2012 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. Companies looking to reduce lifting-related risks to their employees can now use their smartphones or computer tablets.

Recent security breaches in Utah have prompted a call for industrywide data protection solutions. Stolen Social Security numbers and other information are increasingly being hacked.

Reintegrating veterans to the workforce can be challenging. A variety of stressors may make it difficult if not impossible to return to a typical work site.

"Studies have shown that injured workers placed on high dose opioids early in the post-injury period may experience a slower recovery, more difficulty with returning to work, more difficulty with weaning, and more frequently end up on long term opioids," says the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission's updated medical protocols.

Programs that reward employees for safety rates may have unintended consequences. A new government report warns that certain incentive programs may discourage workers from reporting injuries and illnesses.

Falls are the number one cause of work-related construction deaths and a leading cause of injuries. Efforts to prevent falls have morphed into a nationwide campaign.

Occupations with heavy physical workload present a strong risk for hip and knee osteoarthritis, say Danish researchers. They suggest that future strategies may benefit from assessments of occupational physical load to prevent physical wear.

A renewed alliance between two federal agencies and several construction industry associations will focus on protecting workers in roadway construction work zones.

Workers using a particular type of self-contained self-rescuer may be put at risk.

Employers may see more than $475 million in enhanced productivity, thanks to a revised Hazard Communication Standard being implemented. Companies that periodically update safety data sheets and labels for covered chemicals may see more than $32 million in cost savings, according to OSHA.

Impalement, collapsed walls, and slips, trips, and falls are among the hazards faced by workers involved in reinforcing concrete activities. More than 30 workers died performing these actions between 2000 and 2009, according to officials.

The 21st Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability ConferenceŽ & Expo will kick off with an opening general session featuring some of the biggest names in the workers' comp and disability systems discussing some of the most pressing issues of the day. Details of the panelists will be forthcoming.

Money to train employers and their workers in recognizing workplace hazards and control measures will be doled out in the fall. Applications are being accepted for the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

Driving safety, fall prevention, ergonomics, and wellness are the targets chosen for national safety month. The National Safety Council is urging employers to become proactive to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses.

Reports of widespread problems encountered by workers in coal mine emergencies have led to new rules for testing and certifying closed-circuit escape respirators.