Occupational Health Management Archives – March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
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Was an employee injured today? Take these actions immediately
Will you be ready to act when an employee is seriously injured? "Active participation in emergency drills and in the safety committee is essential," says Christine Zichello, RN, COHN-S, CSHM, ARM, FAAOHN, a senior risk control specialist for PMA Companies in Mt. Laurel, NJ. -
Before taking action, be sure it's hazard-free
"No one should approach an injured employee until the hazards are removed," warns Christine Zichello, RN, COHN-S, CSHM, ARM, FAAOHN, a senior risk control specialist for PMA Companies in Mt. Laurel, NJ. -
After injury, whose side are you really on?
An injured employee may plead with you to allow her more time to recover, while her supervisor claims there's no earthly reason she can't be at work tomorrow morning. You're the one in the middle of this difficult balancing act. -
Use this format to document injuries
When an employee is injured, "all your actions, from your initial assessment to the final disposition, should be documented," says Christine Zichello, RN, COHN-S, CSHM, ARM, FAAOHN, a senior risk control specialist for PMA Companies in Mt. Laurel, NJ. -
Maintain weight loss in wellness programs
There's good news! The employees who signed up for a new weight loss program lost an average of 10 pounds each after three months. Six months later, though, most of them re-gain the weight. Does this discouraging cycle sound familiar? -
Unsure of outcomes? Try pilot program first
Sometimes an idea for a wellness program looks great on paper, but in reality it's a financial disaster of low participation combined with high expenditures. Wouldn't it be good to find that out before it's fully implemented? -
Even a little exercise has impact on workers
Do you dream of employees making a beeline for the gym after their shift are over, or trading in their automobile commute for some running shoes? -
Workplace bullies can undermine safety
Compared with carcinogenic chemicals and infectious diseases, workplace bullying may seem like more of an annoyance than a health risk. -
Joint Commission offers advice on action steps
The Joint Commission's Leadership standard (LD.03.01.01) includes two elements of performance related to intimidation and bullying: -
Joining the CREW builds civility at VA
You can't just mandate a civil workplace. You have to build one.