Occupational Health Management Archives – October 1, 2004
October 1, 2004
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Malingering employee? It may be fear that keeps workers off the job
There are ways for occupational health practitioners to better serve both their employer companies and their injured workers, and a lot of it boils down to motivation. -
NIOSH studies bullying in the U.S. workplace
A study by NIOSH reveals that workplace bullying nonphysical belittling, intimidation, and rudeness is commonplace, and suggests that management might not be aware of the extent of the problem. -
Changes proposed to fed drug testing programs
A trade association representing the drug testing industry has lodged concerns with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over flaws the trade group says are in proposed changes to federal drug testing programs. -
Testing 1, 2, 3: Help protect workers’ hearing
According to the Arlington Heights, IL-based American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, hearing loss affects more than 28 million Americans, and the number is rising. -
OSHA, JCAHO align to battle biohazards
In the latest of alliances it has formed with other organizations, OSHA has paired with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Joint Commission Resources Inc. to give health care workers a safer workplace. -
News briefs
ExxonMobil Corp. has been lauded by the National Safety Council safety leadership in enacting a ban on cell phone use by ExxonMobil employees and contractors while they are driving on company business.