Education chiefs pay £180,000 damages to staff

Accidents, assaults and stress in schools and colleges cost employers more than £250,000 in compensation and legal costs last year. Statistics out today show that £180,000 was paid to teaching staff in compensation either by employers or by the Criminal Injury Compensation Board.
From: www.theherald.co.uk

Feds investigating N. Idaho infant deaths after immunizations

Federal health officials have asked for the autopsy reports and medical records of at least two northern Idaho infants who died within days after receiving routine immunizations.
From: www.theolympian.com

Federal agency investigating N. Idaho infant deaths following immunizations

An official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the agency has asked for the autopsy reports and medical records of at least two northern Idaho infants who died within days after receiving routine immunizations.
From: www.theolympian.com

Feds review infant deaths in Idaho

Federal health officials are reviewing whether routine immunizations contributed to the deaths of as many as three North Idaho babies this fall, a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.
From: www.spokesmanreview.com

Anger at failures over cash payouts for victims

Victims of violent crime across Scotland are waiting longer for compensation despite a significant drop in numbers seeking payments.
From: www.theherald.co.uk

Nader says prevention is key

The only thing the city can do to limit the workers compensation tax burden on city property owners under the current system is to focus on preventing workplace injuries, Mayor John Nader said.
From: www.thedailystar.com

Explainer

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario is known for advocating for safety precautions within the workplace. But it has become relatively famous for the way it attempts to raise awareness about the issue, mainly thanks to its penchant for producing gory, shocking ads.
From: www.hour.ca