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Understanding strain and sprain injuries
Understanding strain and sprain injuries

Sarah Wahlberg, Senior Claims Representative at SFM, discussed the differences between the two maladies. While both are soft-tissue injuries, strains are an injury to a muscle or tendon; sprains are injuries or tears to ligaments.

Strain and sprain injury effects on work comp claims
Strain and sprain injury effects on work comp claims

Holly Hansen, Senior Claims Representative, outlined when to report a claim and why, what might cause claims costs to increase and what causes work-related strain and sprain injuries to linger.

Identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplace
Identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplace

Sara Cooper, Senior Loss Prevention Representative, examined how employers can make their jobsites safer and mitigate the potential for musculoskeletal disorders.

Implementing solutions for workplace strain and sprain risks
Implementing solutions for workplace strain and sprain risks

Eric Johnson, Loss Prevention Specialist, discussed minimizing ergonomic risk factors in the workplace.

Legal aspects to strain and sprain injuries
Legal aspects to strain and sprain injuries

John Hollick, Chief Defense Counsel at SFM’s in-house law firm, outlined the legal issues that can arise from these injuries and their impact on workers’ compensation benefits.

School bus drivers can be safety heroes

National School Bus Safety Week brings awareness to the dangers for drivers, students and pedestrians.

Join us for the SFM Foundation’s fall fundraisers

Mark your calendars now to join us for the SFM Foundation’s fall 2025 events.

SFM featured resources: School safety
SFM featured resources: School safety

SFM has a wealth of resources related to school safety.

Get to know a member of the SFM Subrogation Team: Wes Spain

Wes Spain has been with SFM since 2022 as a Subrogation Specialist & Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Manager. We asked Spain to share a little bit about his background and role.

Supporting injured employees’ mental and emotional health

As an employer, you can play an important role in helping an injured worker maintain their mental health. Read on to learn how.

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