Occupational Health Management Archives – July 1, 2007
July 1, 2007
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Occupational health managers now have solid evidence of obesity costs: Take action
The numbers tell an alarming story: Obese workers lose 13 more workdays a year, file twice the number of workers' compensation claims, and have medical claims almost seven times that of nonobese workers, according to research from Durham, NC-based Duke University Medical Center. -
Injury rates for obese workers much higher
Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range increases the risk of traumatic workplace injury, say researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy. -
Which methods really work to combat obesity?
There is no doubt that obesity is a growing and costly problem for employers nationwide. But the question remains: What should be done about it? -
Know potential legal risks when combating obesity
Recent findings that workers' compensation costs are significantly higher for obese employees may put occupational health managers (OHMs) in a tough spot. -
Take these steps to avoid being sued for malpractice
One potential liability risk for occupational health nurses involving weight reduction programs is malpractice lawsuits in the event that an employee suffers injury or death as a result of exercise. -
Worker's comp rates cut by $100,000: Here's how
With simple but effective interventions to prevent employee falls, the University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center at Houston achieved a significant reduction in its workers compensation insurance (WCI) rates. -
Work stress, lack of control can raise blood pressure
Job stress and a feeling of having no control over one's job can lead to increased blood pressure in workers, according to a Belgian study. -
Migraines have adverse impact on productivity
Your employees who suffer from migraines may not call in sick, but their productivity probably will be adversely affected, according to a new study.