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The Evolving Risk of Firefighter Cancer: Toxic New Building Materials and Racial Disparities in Developing Cancer
Posted on 16 May 2015 by Karen C. Yotis

Karen C. Yotis, Esq., a Feature Resident Columnist for the LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation eNewsletter , provides insights into workplace issues and the nuts and bolts of the workers’ comp world. Firefighters are a breed apart. From the... Read More

Fighting Fire with Fire – The Impact of Obesity on Firefighter Health
Posted on 6 Sep 2014 by LexisNexis Occupational Injuries & Illnesses S

A sure sign of the concern mounting over the rate of obesity in the U.S. is the number of studies that are coming out analyzing the issue from a myriad of different angles. One of the most recent, Adiposity Predicts Self-Reported Frequency of Poor Health... Read More

CWCI Summarizes 2011 California Workers’ Comp Enacted Legislation
Posted on 18 Oct 2011 by California Workers' Compensation Institute

The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has completed a review of 2011 legislation signed by Governor Brown and flagged 20 workers’ compensation related bills that were enacted this year. They include: AB 55, Gatto: Extension... Read More

CWCI Summarizes 2011 California Workers’ Comp Enacted Legislation
Posted on 18 Oct 2011 by California Workers' Compensation Institute

The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has completed a review of 2011 legislation signed by Governor Brown and flagged 20 workers’ compensation related bills that were enacted this year. They include: AB 55, Gatto: Extension... Read More

CA: RAND Study Posted on Frequency, Severity, Economic Consequences of Musculoskeletal Injuries to Firefighters
Posted on 28 Jun 2010 by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Newsroom Staff

OAKLAND, CA - The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation has posted the RAND study on "The Frequency, Severity, and Economic Consequences of Musculoskeletal Injuries to Firefighters in California". According... Read More

NY: Gov. Signs 83 Bills Into Law
Posted on 2 Aug 2010 by workerscompensation.com

New York, NY (CompNewsNetwork) - Governor David A. Paterson signed 83 bills into law including legislation that will increase consumer protection by requiring the disclosure of rebates on purchases to consumers, and prohibit the manufacture and sale of... Read More

WI: Gov. Signs Legislation to Protect Public Service Workers
Posted on 13 May 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Madison, WI (CompNewsNetwork) - Governor Jim Doyle today signed into law two bills that will protect firefighters, police officers and other public service workers and their families. The first bill, Senate Bill 520, requires that municipalities pay health... Read More

How to Prevent Deaths and Injuries of Fire Fighters
Posted on 8 Jul 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Washington, DC (CompNewsNetwork) - Fire fighters are often killed or injured when fighting fires in abandoned, vacant, and unoccupied structures. These structures pose additional and sometimes unique risks due to the potential for fire fighters to encounter... Read More

IL: Gov. Signs Bills to Improve Fire Safety
Posted on 23 Jul 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Chicago, IL (CompNewsNetwork) - Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law to support Illinois’ firefighters and improve fire safety throughout Illinois. The new laws: ban the sale of novelty and toy lighters, better serve unprotected... Read More

TX: Gov. Honors Fallen And Injured Texas Peace Officers And First Responders
Posted on 8 Sep 2010 by workerscompensation.com

Dallas, TX (CompNewsNetwork) - Gov. Rick Perry today honored peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty for the sacrifices they have made to protect Texans. The governor... Read More