1.   And he said companies could be fined if they failed to meet a minimal general duty to prevent serious workplace injuries.

2.   As individuals with divorce papers, wrecked cars, workplace injuries and the like, they are not likely clients for top-tier firms with public relations directors.

3.   As the standard is debated, workplace injuries mount.

4.   A study commissioned by the business agency said that the guarantee of pay and benefits for injured workers could significantly increase the number of claims filed for workplace injuries.

5.   Ailments caused by repeated motions are the fastest-growing category of workplace injury.

6.   But, now, they are holding fast on a few, final contentious matters, from immigration to compensation for workplace injuries.

7.   DATA SOUGHT ON SAFETY RULES Senate Democrats have asked the Labor Department for information on which officials helped develop proposals to reduce workplace injuries.

8.   Henshaw said the new plan offered flexibility and should accelerate the declining rate of workplace injuries.

9.   Instead, they require employers to follow certain procedures intended to minimize workplace injuries.

10.   Klein said employees should report workplace injuries and ailments to their supervisors or to their human resources departments.