WMA News Recap Sep 17, 2018
Extreme weather in injury law, disability claims, and what’s reasonably practicable in Occupational Health and Safety — this is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep. 17.
Category: Employers
What to Do with an Employee with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can leave employees unable to perform at top capacity. With the risk of accidents up and productivity down, employers should be aware of what this means for them.
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace
Sleep deprivation can have a subtle or an overt effect on your bottom-line. Whether it’s big, expensive mistakes caused by a lack of a attention, or many smaller errors over a long period of time, making sure your workers get enough sleep is vital.
WMA News Recap Sep 10, 2018
Driving while stoned, the opioid crisis, and the difficulty of inter-provincial claims adjusting: this is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep. 10.
WMA News Recap Sep 3, 2018
Mental health in the workplace, auto fatalities and accidents, and workers taking longer to return to work. This is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep 3.
Trucking in the Alberta Winter: Reduce Incidents with a Safety Refresher
Winter trucking accidents can derail your whole business between damage, repair, and recovery time. Know what to do when faced with an injured driver — but also take these steps to mitigate risk.
WMA News Recap Aug 27, 2018
Auto insurance changes, a wrongful dismissal suit, post-concussion syndrome, and distracted driving. This is WMA’s News Recap for August 27.
WMA News Recap Aug 20, 2018
WMA’s News Recap this week includes auto collisions, changes to insurance law, and disability insurance tips.
Substance Addiction and Disability Insurance: Recovery Can Be Uncertain
As with many mental disorders, addiction can be a hard thing to objectively verify. But we do know it can affect the brain. So, what’s a disability claims manager to do when faced with a claim related to substance addiction?
How To Prevent Truck Driving Injuries — And What to Do If They Do Happen
Trucking comes with health risks — but there are steps drivers and employers can take to mitigate them.