Occupational Health Management Archives – May 1, 2006
May 1, 2006
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New worker, new job, no English? Occupational language bridges gap
Every year, thousands of new immigrants to the United States start jobs that promise hope for a new life but may bear safety and health risks if no one at their new jobs can communicate in their native language. -
OSHA updates eTool for Spanish-speaking workers
Spanish-speaking workers in the construction industry will benefit from information featured in the updated version of OSHA's "eTool de Construcción - La Prevención De Fatalidades," posted to OSHA's web site. -
Nanotechnology at work can hurt
The emerging field of nanotechnology — the science of "building small" — holds enormous promise in almost every field, including medicine, cosmetics, information technology, optics, electronics, and materials development. -
States putting teeth into safe lifting standards
Washington state's new law mandating hospitals provide mechanical lift equipment to safely move and position patients is just the latest sign that nurses are taking charge of their ergonomic health. -
Patient safety is key for employee health workers
Employee safety is patient safety. After all, those employees are your patients, and by improving their work environment and teaching them about safety measures, you help them protect their patients. -
Why do workers just say 'no' to flu shots?
Infection control professionals adopting policies requiring workers to sign declination statements if they forgo influenza vaccination can expect to run into a persistent group of "refuseniks" with varied reasons for their recalcitrance. -
News Briefs
Obesity is a major contributor to employee health costs, responsible for 2% to 3% of all medical claims dollars, a new health research report finds.