Occupational Health Management Archives – September 1, 2003
September 1, 2003
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Preventing workplace violence won’t work without employee involvement
The July horror played out in a Meridian, MS, Lockheed Martin plant was a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of workplace violence. The good news is that a growing number of employers have taken important steps to help reduce the likelihood of such events. The even better news is the increased recognition of the critical importance of employee involvement in prevention and that means all your employees. -
Warning signs: One size does not fit all
It is quite true that there are common warning signs that can indicate potential workplace violence problems, says Eugene A. Rugala, supervisory special agent for the FBIs National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. There even is a profile of the typical offender. However, he warns, when training employees its important to also remind them that every case is different. -
CDC cites health system for back injury project
The Centers for Disease Control and prevention has recognized St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare for its involvement in a successful project to reduce work-related injuries in its nursing homes. -
Right attitude needed to recharge batteries
Being able to recharge your batteries is the key to being happy in life or on the job, says Bobby Staten, BSN, MPH, CSP, who employs what she calls motivational humor to help employees learn how to deal with stress. Over the years, Staten has honed the recharging process into five key principles. -
Vibration studies target hand and arm injuries
As far back as 1911, scientists associated vibration from hand-held tools with the risk of pain, numbing, and blanching of the fingers, known as vibration white finger. Today, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is pursuing studies to reduce risks of hand-vibration disorders for employees who use jackhammers, chipping hammers, power drills, and other vibrating tools. -
Guest Column: Proven techniques to boost client satisfaction
Customer (or patient) satisfaction is gaining more attention in occupational health. In one recent survey, 54% of people were not satisfied with their health care. Why? Health care clients judge the providers competence from their customer service skills (not clinical skills) approximately 85% of the time. -
ACOEM’S checklist aims at infectious diseases
Because of the worldwide concern regarding the spread of viruses, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has chosen the prevention of infectious diseases as the focus of its annual Labor Day CheckList. -
News Briefs
AHA, provider groups urge HIPAA action; AONE report highlights nursing best practices