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October 2013

Volume: 188
Edition: 4
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Workers comp
WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Who benefits?

A struggling economy, global competition and changing injuries have altered workers’ compensation systems
October 1, 2013
Kyle W. Morrison
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The workers’ compensation system in the United States has been changing for the past two decades, but the debate – which began a century ago – remains the same: Exactly what benefits are injured workers entitled to? Does the system favor employers?
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Young workers fear of reporting
FEAR OF REPORTING

Speaking up

Researchers examine why workers fail to report hazards and injuries, and say supervisors are the solution
October 1, 2013
Ashley Johnson
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What prevents workers from speaking up about safety concerns? Two recent studies asked workers why they won’t report injuries and hazards – and examined the role supervisors play.
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Silica exposure
OSHA STANDARDS

'Long overdue'

OSHA aims to revise standards on worker exposure to silica
October 1, 2013
Kyle W. Morrison
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OSHA has proposed an update of its decades-old standards on silica exposure. Read what the proposed requirements are, and what some stakeholders are saying about it.
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Editor's Note: Missing: You

September 23, 2013
Melissa J. Ruminski
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One of my favorite sections of the magazine is the “What’s Your Opinion?” poll, which is featured on the “Etc.” page that concludes every issue of Safety+Health. If you look at this month’s Etc. page, however, you’ll see that something is missing – your voice.
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Letters

September 18, 2013
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This month: NSC executive responds to reader comments on I2P2; One reader’s opinion: What’s the safest color for a car?
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