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Tornados can strike anywhere, anytime. However, meteorologists predict these storms are most likely to be seen between now and mid-June.

Workers involved in demolitions and underground construction will soon be covered under the same crane and derrick rules that apply to other construction workers.

Oklahoma employers will soon have the option of opting out of the state's workers' comp system. That is, unless the courts get the issue and decide otherwise.

More responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City may be certified for treatment of breast cancer.

Legislation that would cap reimbursement amounts for medications dispensed by physicians is on its way to the governor.

The end of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act may result in "fewer insurers offering terrorism insurance and prices potentially could increase," according to a new report.

The OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has a meeting set for May 23-24 in Washington, D.C.

Alabama may soon be the only state with a court-based workers' comp dispute resolution system. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed legislation that removes that state from the list.

Saying the workers' comp program covering federal employees has not been updated in nearly 40 years, President Obama is proposing changes.

The Workers' Compensation Board issued a notice stating that the Notice of Suspension of Compensation and/or Benefits form was revised to allow for the suspension of compensation and benefits.

"Before they join the U.S. workforce for the first time, or start a new job, all workers will have the basic skills they need to contribute to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace." That's the mission of a new government effort to provide workers with the tools needed to remain safe on the job.

New York businesses will save up to $800 million through the governor's workers' comp reform plan, he said.

The year 2012 saw the lowest fatality and injury rates in the history of U.S. mining, according to preliminary data.

The Workers' Compensation Commission approved amending the fee schedule for ambulatory surgery centers to support a cost for certain surgically implanted devices.

The Workers' Compensation Board proposed amendments to regulations dealing with standards and procedures for billing and fees for medical treatment and services.