Occupational Health Management 2004-09-01

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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