Occupational Health Management 1999 Index
December 1, 1999
Occupational Health Management 1999 Index
Alternative medicine
NIH panel offers limited endorsement of acupuncture, JUL:75
research offers support for alternative therapies, JUL:76
still rare in occupational health, but interest growing, JUL:73
Asthma
association between occupation and asthma, SEP:101
often ignored in workplace, NOV:121
Billing
advise clients that claims are their obligation, MAY:54
Case management
new case management credential, JAN:1
Confidentiality
AAOHN and ACOEM endorse privacy legislation, JUL:78
ACOEM pushing Congress on confidentiality, AUG:90
protect confidentiality after ED visit, JUL:77
Criminal charges
jury convicts employer of federal crimes, JUL:79
Drug and alcohol testing
drug positivity rates fall 65%, JUN:67
drug-testing policy workshops boost business, FEB:13
hair testing, instant testing gaining popularity, AUG:89
most drug users employed full time, NOV:129
occasional drinking lowers productivity, APR:46
warn about lawsuits when discussing drug policy, FEB:14
workshops for collection staff ensure good practice, FEB:15
Emergency medical technicians
EMT says nurse should lead in most situations, OCT:113
position statement on cooperation with nurses, OCT:113
who's in charge in occupational health? OCT:112
Ergonomics
AAOHN supports OSHA on ergonomics standard, SEP:105
new standard could include keyboard operators, MAY:52
past efforts don't bode well for OSHA proposal, MAR:27
OSHA to propose ergonomics standard, MAR:25
prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, SEP:101
proposal stalls but research continues, AUG:85
proposal takes hits from all sides, APR:39
SAFE Act has good chance of passing, AUG:87
yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome, JAN:10
Fitness
air nicotine as indicator of workplace passive smoking, JUL:84
employers must pump up program participation, MAY:49
exercise for low back pain, NOV:128
get executives involved, MAY:51
impact of headache education program, NOV:127
impact of shift work on diurnal rhythm of blood pressure, JAN:10
job rotation for reducing workload, NOV:127
peer education for increasing fruit and vegetable intake, NOV:128
randomized clinical trial of melatonin after shift work, JAN:9
yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome, JAN:10
Journal reviews
air nicotine as indicator of workplace passive smoking, JUL:84
association between occupation and asthma, SEP:101
contractor safety practices in airport construction, JUL:83
employment after coronary angioplasty, JAN:11
exercise for low back pain, NOV:128
impact of headache education program, NOV:127
impact of screening on cumulative trauma disorders, JUL:83
impact of shift work on diurnal rhythm of blood pressure, JAN:10
job rotation for reducing workload, NOV:127
randomized clinical trial of melatonin after shift work, JAN:9
peer education for increasing fruit and vegetable intake, NOV:128
prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, SEP:101
psychological stress in the workplace, JUL:82
psychosocial risks for low back pain, JAN:11
traumatic fatalities in the retail industry, JUL:82
yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome, JAN:10
Legislation
new OSHA safety bill passes committee, JUN:72
proposed changes could revolutionize way you work, APR:37
Marketing and sales
cross-sell with other hospital programs, JAN: supplement, 1
cross-sell program brings business and inquiries, JAN:supplement, 3
cross-sell story has happy ending, JAN: supplement, 3
cross-sell tips for success, JAN:supplement, 4
don't write off employers who stop using clinic, JAN:6
let sales professionals sell program, APR:43
listen to complaints when client flees, JAN:7
postcards used to remind employers, MAY:55
Massage therapy
massage can be useful addition to occupational health, JUN:61
massage increases blood flow, releases toxins, JUN:63
Medical exams
hold respirator fit testing annually, JAN:8
impact of screening on cumulative trauma disorders, JUL:83
respirator exams not required annually, MAR:30
Mental health
hotline allows depression self-screening, APR:40
impact of screening on cumulative trauma disorders, JUL:83
psychological stress in the workplace, JUL:82
psychosocial risks for low back pain, JAN:11
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (Also see Safety and Voluntary Protection Programs)
asbestos removal citations upheld, NOV:130
Cooperative Compliance Program brings good results, APR:46
Cooperative Compliance Program dies in court, JUN:64
DOL defends partnership program in court, FEB:22
download OSHA's list of troubled employers, JUN:66
feds issue warning to high-injury employers, JUN:65
Ford Motor Co. settles citations, DEC:143
high-hazard workplaces targeted for inspection, AUG:95
proposes greater employee involvement, AUG:88
service to post employers' replies to inspections, AUG:96
SIC codes may predict future inspections, DEC:144
training standard to save lives and reduce injuries, FEB:21
warns of beryllium exposure, NOV:123
Program improvement
attention to needed exams not a budget buster, NOV:127
behavioral changes result in award-winning program, NOV:124
form simplifies return to work, JAN:3
form used for report to employer on evaluation, FEB:18
wellness activities noted in award, NOV:126
Record keeping
employer tried to put good spin on injury reports, SEP:99
Landis Plastics pays $425,520 for violations, SEP:100
medical records must be kept separate, DEC:139
OSHA delays record-keeping rule, OCT:111
willful record-keeping violations lead to major fines, SEP:97
Regulations
comply with forklift rule in 5 easy steps, OCT:115
forklift training deadline in December, OCT:114
highlights of forklift standard, OCT:116
no need to duplicate previous training, OCT:117
nurses still can perform respirator compliance, OCT:109
self-audit rule changes, DEC:138
self-audits won't be used against employers, DEC:137
unclassified penalties could be dangerous, APR:45
Return to work
employment after coronary angioplasty, JAN:11
Safety (Also see Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Voluntary Protection Programs)
Amoco says rare cancer probably work-related, NOV:131
amputation leads to $125,200 in fines, JUN:71
CAL/OSHA issues highest penalty in history, NOV:131
chemical maker cited, OCT:117
cites company for respiratory failings, JUN:70
construction site hazards result in penalty, JUL:81
contractor fined $329,000, MAY:57
contractor safety practices in airport construction, JUL:83
contractors cited after worker falls to death, SEP:104
contractors fined $666,100, APR:47
death of truck driver leads to $75,000 in penalties, JUL:81
employer cited after inspection, JAN:8
employer fined after accidental death, SEP:103
failure to abate results in major fines, DEC: 140
good to have oxygen on hand in clinic, SEP:100
head injury to 13-year-old worker, AUG:94
lack of guardrails results in fines, MAY:59
lead exposure continues as hazard for workers, MAY:56
levies large fine against six companies, AUG:91
proposed $1.6 million for unguarded machine, MAR:32
lockout/tagout violations blamed for grisly accidents, MAR:33
male, older workers at risk for cold-related injury, MAR:35
NIOSH warns of CO fumes, MAR:34
NIOSH warns of dust and firefighting hazards, SEP:106
not all ideas work out when reducing violence, MAR:28
place gas cans on ground before filling, MAR:36
puzzle press accident leads to fine, AUG:94
removing silverware takes bite out of mealtime risk, MAR:29
safety whistle-blowers awarded damages, FEB:23
scaffold company cited after collapse, MAR:32
shipyard fined more than $500,000, JUN:68
small drop reported in fatal injuries, JAN:9
Tarco fined $126,000 after violations, FEB:24
theories developed on fatal explosion cause, DEC:141
trench violations total $105,100, JUL:80
traumatic fatalities in the retail industry, JUL:82
warning issued on drilling farm equipment, JAN:12
Salaries
Salary survey results: DEC:Supplement
Statistics
employee health costs total $8,000 per year, MAY:56
job-related fatalities fall to all-time low, OCT:120
occupational injuries down for fifth straight year, MAY:57
Stress
extreme job stress affects 40%, APR:42
Voluntary Protection Programs
fear of OSHA prevents some from participating, DEC:137
opportunity to cooperate with OSHA, DEC: 135
rule changes make more employers eligible, DEC:133
Workers' compensation
fraud warnings advised for workers' comp checks, MAR:31
payments fall steadily over four years, MAY:56
program reduces workers' comp and disability by 24%, MAR:28
some say it's OK to cheat workers' comp, OCT:120
Y2K
consider safety, health issues in Y2K plans, MAR:34
problem can hit you and clients, FEB:16
some Y2K tests can backfire, FEB:17
too late to contract Y2K help, FEB:17