OSH 3306 Workers’ Compensation

1. Describe the history of the workers’ compensation system in the United States.
2. Examine fundamental laws common to state workers’ compensation systems.
3. Discuss workers’ rights and responsibilities under the majority of state workers’ compensation systems.
4. Examine different types of coverage available to employers.
5. Discuss fundamentals of claims management, including identification and classification of compensable injuries and illnesses.
6. Explain state workers’ compensation record-keeping systems and reporting requirements.
7. Apply workers’ compensation management regulations and concepts to workplace scenarios.

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