Occupational Health Management Archives – February 1, 2005
February 1, 2005
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An understanding of limitations makes RTW efforts work for all
Return to work (RTW) is one of the occupational health professionals primary services to patients. But RTW is not just about the employee its also about the employer and the workplace. Recognizing that fact can mean the difference between a successful RTW plan and one thats not. -
No need to panic if ever you’re called to testify
Subpoenas requiring testimony in a deposition, administrative court hearing, or trial dont always come as a surprise, but they can leave you feeling unsure and nervous when your area of expertise is a clinic, not a courtroom. Being nervous is natural, but legal experts say testifying can be less traumatic if the witness is prepared. -
Measuring the cost of employee injury, illness
Ask an accountant, an occupational health director, and the owner of a company how much workplace injuries and illness cost, and the answers are likely to vary wildly. -
Heavy computer use increases glaucoma risk
People who spend lots of time in front of computers especially those who are myopic (nearsighted) have a higher risk of developing glaucoma, a recent study suggested. -
More evidence on the cost of obesity
Yet another study shows obesity increasingly is common in American workers, and it suggests being overweight is associated with sharply increased cardiovascular risk factors and work limitations. -
U.S. employers more dedicated to wellness
American employers are doing more to promote their employees wellness than ever before, according to a recent study by the American Management Association, and are doing so because they say employers are duty-bound to ensure the health of their workers. -
Occ health, school nurses focus on teen safety
Flipping burgers and working part-time shifts in factories and on construction sites have become such common jobs for teens that many consider them kids jobs. But recognizing that thousands of young people get hurt on the job each year, groups representing occupational health and school nursing have combined efforts to help young workers develop safe work habits. -
Henshaw departs as OSHA chief
The departure of John Henshaw as chief of OSHA ends a close working relationship the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses enjoyed with the agency during Henshaws tenure.