Occupational Health and Safety

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Research conducted by: Center for Health and Safety in the Workplace; RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment; RAND Health

Projects (9)

Examining the Safety Impacts of Experience Rating in Workers' Compensation — Apr 16, 2012

The original purpose of experience modification rating in workers' compensation was to address insurer underwriting concerns; researchers are now exploring whether the rating also operates as an effective safety incentive for businesses.

Evaluating Disability Ratings and Workers' Compensation Medical Treatment in California — Apr 5, 2012

Evaluating California's disability ratings and worker outcomes can help to assess the accuracy and consistency of these ratings, identify potential practices and policies that would improve both the quality and the efficiency of the medical care provided under the California workers' compensation system, and increase the efficiency of the medical benefit administration.

Targeting California's OSHA Inspections — Apr 2, 2012

California's Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts a higher percentage of accident investigations than the federal agency does. Should Cal-OSHA allocate inspection resources differently among different types of inspections and among different types of workplaces?

Is Being New a Risk Factor for Firms? — Feb 15, 2012

This study examines the injury rate profile of new firms and seeks to answer the following questions: How do their rates change over time? Are the rates related to how long they remain in business? What policy initiatives might address the risk there?

Assessing Quality of Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Dec 2, 2011

By measuring the quality of care for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in a large workers' compensation provider organization in California and assessing value to workers and employers, RAND laid the groundwork for ongoing quality assessment and improvement programs in workers' compensation settings within California and elsewhere.

Making the Civil Justice System More Efficient and Equitable — Oct 3, 2011

The RAND Institute for Civil Justice (ICJ) conducts research on all aspects of civil justice, from trends in litigation and jury verdicts to punitive damages, compensation systems, and alternative dispute resolution. Directly or indirectly, civil justice issues have an impact on us all.

Center for Disability Research Seeks to Understand Social and Economic Causes, Effects of Disability — Jan 21, 2011

The RAND Center for Disability Research aims to better understand the social and economic causes and consequences of disability. Research themes include examining the roles of employers, health-care markets, knowledge networks, and social insurance programs.

Integrating DoD's Occupational and Non-Occupational Health Services — Nov 16, 2009

The Department of Defense (DoD) is considering moving toward a more integrated employee health system that includes occupational safety and health for active-duty service members. RAND compiled extensive information about the current system and requisite elements for such integration.

Do Insurance Discounts Help Firms Encourage Workplace Safety? — Oct 21, 2008

Some workers' compensation insurers offer discounts to firms that have safety plans. While an evaluation of the voluntary Pennsylvania Certified Safety Committee (CSC) program found that compliance did reduce injuries, most participants did not comply with CSC requirements.

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