WorkSAFE Week 2012 to Celebrate and Encourage Workplace Safety

Each year Missouri Employers Mutual fields thousands of workplace injuries, some of them proving fatal. The majority of these injuries could have been prevented through simple safety measures. MEM encourages employers to set aside time during June 11-15, 2012 and take steps to provide employee training, document safety expectations and perform an overall review of their safety efforts.

Public Sector Fatalities in Missouri Now Investigated by the State

Did you know that OSHA does not have jurisdiction over public sector employees in Missouri? This means they do not conduct investigations into public sector workplace fatalities. Public sector fatalities in Missouri have typically only been investigated by insurance companies and attorneys. A recent municipality fatality shed light on the investigation gap. So how has Missouri resolved this problem? 

Breaking Down the Proposed NCCI Experience Plan Rating Changes

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is proposing changes in the Experience Rating Plan formula along with Missouri’s approved loss cost filing effective January 1, 2013. Why the changes and what do they mean for policyholders?

Public Sector Fatalities in Missouri Now Investigated by the State

Did you know that OSHA does not have jurisdiction over public sector employees in Missouri? This means they do not conduct investigations into public sector workplace fatalities. Public sector fatalities in Missouri have typically only been investigated by insurance companies and attorneys. A recent municipality fatality shed light on the investigation gap. So how has Missouri resolved this problem? 

Understanding the Difference Between Work Comp Fraud and Abuse

Workers compensation fraud and abuse are each destructive and expensive. Determining the difference between work comp fraud and abuse can be difficult, but it is important. In Missouri, work comp fraud and abuse each carry different legal consequences. Read more to find out exactly what the difference is and some of the most common examples.

Feds Sue to Collect Fines from San Antonio Lath & Plaster Related to Years of OSHA Violations

The U.S. attorney's office in San Antonio, Tex., has filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against San Antonio Lath & Plaster Inc. to collect $234,450 in delinquent fines assessed by OSHA for workplace safety violations.

Is OMB-Caused Delay in OSHA’s Silica Rules Resulting in Deaths, Cases of Silicosis?

A proposal submitted to the White House Office of Management and Budget by OSHA to update the standard that protects workers from exposure to crystalline silica dust has languished there for a year, even though the review should have taken 45 days.

States With Low Nonfatal Injury Rates in the Construction Industry Have High Fatality Rates

The good news and the bad news: States that report low numbers of nonfatal injuries among construction workers tend to have high rates of fatal injuries, while those with low fatality rates tend to report higher numbers of nonfatal injuries, according to a new study from the RAND Corp.

Death on the Job: 13 Occupational Fatalities Occurred Daily in 2010

AFL-CIO's newly released "Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect" report reveals that an average of 13 occupational fatalities occurred every day in 2010.

OSHA Cites Cleveland Cement Contractors for Safety Violations Following Casino Parking Garage Collapse

An eager crowd stood in line for hours on May 14, waiting their turn to enter Ohio’s first casino, Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. Thousands of gamblers translate to thousands of needed parking space, so could the rush to provide parking for all those people have led to safety shortcuts? On May 9, OSHA cited Cleveland Cement Contractors Inc. for six serious safety violations, including not following design and construction standards, following an investigation into the partial collapse on Dec. 16, 2011 of the casino's second floor parking garage.

Work Comp Works

Participants will learn best practices of claims management, including prompt reporting, documentation and return to work programs. Other topics include getting familiar with MEM’s websites and technology, NCCI’s experience modifier rate changes, subrogation, legal issues and pitfalls of improper claims handling.

Note: The seminar located in Sikeston will be held in the Clinton Community Building.

Work Comp Works for Agencies

This course is provided specifically for insurance agents. Get up to date on the latest claims management best practices, legal issues in workers compensation, NCCI’s changes to the e-mod calculation and an OSHA regulatory update.

Note: The seminar located in Sikeston will be held in the Clinton Community Building.

National Safety Council's Defensive Driving 4

Send your company drivers to this session! Participants will learn about safe driving decisions and common driving errors. We’ll discuss how distractions, anger, fatigue and impairment affect how we drive. Learn the five steps to being a safer driver. It’s a perfect session for anyone that does company driving.

Fleet Safety: Combating the #1 Killer of MO Workers

Vehicle accidents are the number one killer of Missouri workers. All businesses should be working to reduce their exposure. We’ll focus on a ten-step method that provides focus in your fleet safety efforts. This session is not DOT compliant, but a review of simple, achievable safety measures you can put in place.

Increasing Profitability Through Small Business Safety

This session focuses on small businesses. Participants will learn how to keep their employees safe. Topics include the main types of construction injuries, employee selection, handling common unsafe acts and conditions, training and documentation. Workers compensation topics include early reporting, claim management, light duty programs and a legislative update.

Safety Essentials for Construction Companies

We’ll focus on how to control the biggest risks in construction. Topics include an analysis of common construction injuries and fatalities, jobsite inspections, training and awareness and documentation. Workers compensation topics will include investigations, claim reporting, necessary documentation and light duty programs. Anyone who performs construction activities is invited to attend.