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05.10.2012
True occupational medicine delivers best results
A new report from the Government Accountability Office indicates that a majority of manufacturing companies have policies in place that discourage workers from reporting injuries. Experts say that developing true occupational medicine goals may be a better option.
04.19.2012
Businesses can influence workers' health
Businesses may have many occupational medicine goals in mind when they decide to launch efforts to support the health of their staff.
04.13.2012
Occupational medicine may help keep workers healthy
Most people only visit the doctor when they have a specific health problem that requires care. However, occupational medicine can help workers avoid health problems altogether.
03.21.2012
Group heads to Washington to build support for occupational medicine
Occupational therapy can provide many benefits for individuals with mental, physical, developmental and emotional problems. A group of physicians recently took this message to Washington to educate lawmakers about the importance of supporting this type of care.
11.11.2010
Occupational injury and illness declines, OSHA official says
This week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the number of cases of occupational injury and illness that required absence from work has decreased by nine percent.
11.05.2010
OSHA urges employers to prevent exposure to workplace hazards
Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that its list of this year's top 10 most frequently cited standards was very similar to the one from last year, STNOnline.com reports.
10.13.2010
Obesity results in billions of yearly expenses for full-time employees
A new study conducted at Duke University has revealed the annual cost of obesity among full-time employees to be $73.1 billion in the U.S.
09.07.2010
Female professional soccer players are more prone to ACL injuries
According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, soccer is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. and more women are playing this sport on a competitive level.
09.02.2010
Integrated care can help employees get back to work sooner
Occupational medicine can be costly, and most injuries in the workplace are preventable.
08.31.2010
Need for occupational medicine rises with increased number of older employees
An online poll conducted among 1,478 workers in the UK has revealed that one in ten employees - equivalent to a total of 3.5 million people - said that they believe they can never afford to retire, HR Zone reports.
