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April 2024 Sedwick Safety Articles
Industrial Commission Hearings: Continuance Requests
If you are an employer who has an injured worker with an active workers’ compensation claim, then there is a good chance that you will be scheduled for an Industrial Commission (IC) hearing at some point in time.
The Industrial Commission adjudicates all contested matters and will schedule a hearing at one of the 12 IC offices located throughout the state. Typically, the hearing is scheduled at the IC office closest to the Injured Worker’s home address.
Warehouse Safety
You may have seen, over the years, an increase in warehouse operations in your area. This is due to the industry’s significant growth since 2011. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), warehousing and distribution facilities have experienced a surge in employment from 668,900 to 1,713,900. The study included industries in warehousing and distribution centers, mail/postal processing and distribution centers and parcel delivery/courier services. Unfortunately, the increase in employment has also shown an increase in employee injuries.
