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ACOEM, NIOSH urge employers to focus on health of aging workforce

June 5, 2013

Elk Grove Village, IL – To help the aging workforce remain productive, employers need to establish a “culture of health” in the workplace, according to a new article from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and NIOSH.

Oregon bill requiring paid sick leave would save money, report claims

June 5, 2013

Washington – A bill in Oregon that would require paid sick leave for workers would save employers in the state almost $11 million a year and lower public health costs, according to a new report from the Institute for Women’s Policy and Research.

Distracted on the job

Identifying and minimizing worker distractions can help reduce injuries

May 1, 2013

Kyle W. Morrison

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Distractions frequently lead to on-the-job injuries, but experts say steps can be taken to recognize and minimize them.

USDA inspectors describe hazards in poultry plants

May 1, 2013

Washington – Chemicals used in poultry processing plants may pose a risk to inspectors and plant workers, according to affidavits from two U.S. Department of Agriculture employees.

Washington L&I proposes rules on prescribing opioids to injured workers

April 24, 2013

Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is considering new rules to help prevent misuse of opioids among injured workers.

Study examines financial impact of MSDs on workers

April 24, 2013

Rosemont, IL – Medical treatment that restores physical function, such as knee and hip surgery, may help ease the monetary burdens of musculoskeletal disorders on American society, according to a study the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Heavy labor linked to heart disease: studies

April 24, 2013

Rome – Physically demanding work may increase the risk of heart disease, two European studies suggest.

Smoking, asbestos exposure ups workers’ lung cancer death risk: study

April 24, 2013

New York – The risk of developing lung cancer increases when workers smoke, are exposed to asbestos and have asbestosis, according to a new study from the American Thoracic Society.

Weighing down safety

Small workplace changes can make a big difference in combating worker obesity

April 1, 2013

Thomas J. Bukowski

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Obese and severely obese workers tend to have more frequent and costlier injuries than normal-weight workers, but part of the responsibility rests on U.S. workplaces. S+H explores simple, inexpensive workplace changes companies can make to encourage workers to maintain a healthier weight.

Getting well

April 1, 2012

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In an effort to combat rising health care costs, employers are increasingly turning to wellness programs to target the factors most commonly associated with costly workers' compensation and medical claims.

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