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05.17.2012
Safety reviews can help businesses reduce healthcare costs
Developing a set of occupational medicine goals and conducting safety inspections regularly could help businesses reduce their healthcare costs without burdening the companies with extra expenses related to the review
05.11.2012
Businesses can play an active role in supporting the health of their workers
Employees are typically a business' most valuable asset. Therefore, experts say it makes sense for companies to invest in their workers. This may include setting some occupational medicine goals or implementing a set of employee wellness programs.
05.08.2012
Agency urges occupational safety as the temperature rises
With the warm months of summer just around the corner, experts are warning employers to help their outdoor workers take precautions to avoid heat-related health problems.
04.18.2012
Occupational medicine may help patients with multiple chronic conditions
Patients with multiple chronic health conditions may be best served by receiving health interventions that target their specific problems and any disabilities they may have, according to a new study published in the Cochrane Library.
04.05.2012
Onsite occupational medicine reduces absenteeism, study shows
One of the primary occupational medicine goals is to improve the health of workers at their jobsite. New research suggests that comprehensive programs to support employee well-being can lead to significant reductions in absenteeism.
12.06.2010
Veterinarians risk many dangers on the job
Many individuals seek to become veterinarians out of a love of animals, but few are aware that these professionals have among the highest occupational medicine needs. Few other workers are at as great a risk for injury on the job.
10.08.2010
Companies launches workplace health initiative to combat absenteeism
Many companies have launched initiatives that seek to promote a safe, healthy working environment for employees. Some recent programs have been established to help reduce workplace absenteeism and support productivity that is lost when employees experience contagious ailments such as colds and the … more
09.10.2010
OSHA awards multi-million dollar grants to fund workplace safety education
This week, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $8 million to 45 organizations throughout the nation. These funds will be used to improve safety and health training and establish educational programs for employees at nonprofits, labor unions, … more
08.23.2010
Statistics indicate the decline of workplace injuries
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued a statement last week on the decline of lethal occupational injuries since 2009.
08.06.2010
Workplace injuries prompt rising demand for occupational medicine doctors
Last week, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined Cooperative Plus up to $721,000 for unsafe conditions, Associated Press reports.
