Occupational Health Management Archives – September 1, 2004
September 1, 2004
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Longer hours and overtime are taking a toll on nurses and patients alike
Hospital staff nurses who cover shifts during a shortage often find themselves working overtime, too. This combination, a new study concludes, has adverse effects not only on the nurses, but also on their patients. -
Overtime: The cost of doing business?
Working overtime is accepted by most industries as part of doing business. But a study by NIOSH looks at the cost of long hours and overtime. -
OSHA takes ergonomics to the supermarket
OSHA has issued industry-specific guidelines for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in retail grocery stores, combined supermarkets and discount stores, and warehouse retailers. -
Checklist for identifying potential ergonomics risk factors by activity
If the answer to any of the following questions is Yes, the activity should be further reviewed. -
Inclusion of minority workers increases morale
Ask any occupational health nurse, and he or she will likely agree that involving employees in workplace problem solving fosters an atmosphere of inclusion, and when employees feel that they are members of a team and that their presence matters, theyre likely to be happier and healthier employees. -
Coping with co-worker’s death takes time, support
The death of an employee can have a profound effect on the co-workers he or she leaves behind, and not only can cause emotional fallout, but may also influence productivity and operations in the workplace. -
Co-workers can play a key role in suicide prevention
Establishing an effective suicide prevention program in your company workplace must be grounded in educating employees to be the eyes and ears for the occupational health nurse or employee assistance coordinator, says the director of the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. -
On-line tool calculates cost of depression to employers
An easy-to-use on-line tool can help employers get an idea of the time and money lost due to depression among employees. -
Court rules workers’ comp not voided by drug use
A recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals may mean that workers hurt on the job who test positive for illegal substances cant be denied workers compensation benefits in that state. An attorney familiar with the case says other states may or may not face similar challenges. -
News brief: Jury rules against popcorn employees
A jury in Carthage, MO, has ruled against four popcorn factory employees in the third of a series of lawsuits by workers who claim a butter flavoring caused disabling lung injuries.