Occupational Health Management Archives – November 1, 2007
November 1, 2007
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Your back pain programs may not be effective: Use these strategies
Back injuries are the most frequent source of workers' compensation claims nationally, accounting for one of every five claims, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance. The average cost of each claim is about $13,300. -
Make safety changes with employee's input
You may be overlooking a simple, no-cost way to dramatically improve workplace safety: employee input. -
Don't overlook unique health needs of veterans
Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have a wide range of occupational health concerns including a 55% prevalence of mental health issues, most commonly post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a new study. -
OSHA can enforce annual fit-testing
As of Sept. 30, 2007, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is enforcing the provision that requires health care facilities to adopt annual respirator fit-testing for employees who treat TB patients. -
As TB declines, what is risk to health care workers?
For reported tuberculosis cases in the United Sates in 2005 in which the occupation was known, 3.4% were health workers. Though the data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) upon request, meaningful interpretation of the numbers is another matter entirely. -
Initiative raises awareness of recommendations
A multi-pronged approach to improving immunization rates has earned recognition for Independence Blue Cross from the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC). -
2007 Salary Survey Results