Occupational Health Management Archives – December 1, 2008
December 1, 2008
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Be your own PR person: It could get you promoted, even in a down economy
This is the first of a three-part series on how occupational health professionals can survive in a down economy. -
What do you do if you don't have data?
You may not have "knock-your-socks-off" data to show that you saved your company thousands of dollars in health care costs because of a wellness program or other initiative. But there are still ways you can demonstrate success and, possibly, save the program or your job in the process. -
Phone coaching saved $311,755 in health costs
Demonstrating a program's return on investment (ROI) is more important than ever. -
Use this formula for productivity savings
Researchers calculated the productivity benefits for 890 employees enrolled in a telephone coaching obesity management program, using these assumptions based on previous research: -
Get your fragrance-free workplace off the ground
More than half of states have laws requiring 100% smoke-free workplaces, but hardly any workplaces are fragrance free. This is getting increasing attention, however, with growing evidence of the serious health risks posed by synthetic fragrances to workers. -
Yes, worksite weight loss programs do work
If anyone questions whether your company's workplace weight loss programs are really getting workers to lose pounds, you have a ready answer in light of a new review of studies. -
Diet counseling gets only modest gains
Diet counseling is a part of many employee wellness programs, but a recent review of 38 studies shows this counseling results in only modest improvements in risk factors such as high cholesterol and blood pressure. -
Evaluate this before an injured worker returns
Even if a physician releases an employee to return to work, that employee might still be impaired and at risk for further injury. -
Leadership affects health and well-being at work
Research evidence suggests that good leadership positively affects employee health and well-being, including decreased sick leave and disability, reports a recent study. -
Carpal tunnel syndrome: When is referral OK?
There is a high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and several other conditions that mimic symptoms of CTS. Do you know when it is appropriate to refer a patient to a specialist for diagnosis? -
NIOSH: Take steps to reduce hazard of stress
It just takes an evening of viewing the television drama ER to know that hospital work is stressful. But the stress that evolves into an occupational hazard isn't from treating trauma victims or mysterious illnesses. -
Survey: Employers say cost is key barrier to coverage
Most employers who don't offer health coverage would not be willing to spend more than $50 per employee to offer a health plan to their workers, according to a new survey by benefits consultant Mercer.