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Absenteeism is one of today’s biggest buzz words surrounding workplace health and safety, and we are constantly working to identify different indicators that lead to missed time on the job. A recent study published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel…
In a tough economic climate, employees who need to provide adequate lives for their families are increasingly hesitant to take time off from work. This is a trend that can lead to micro-traumas, which develop into increased pain symptoms and…
Companies with older workers in their workforce may not realize the importance of injury prevention programs until it is too late. Recent research shows that while workers aged 55 and above have a lower rate of workplace-related injuries and illnesses…
Employers are looking for more ways to help encourage their workers to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle. A healthy weight is one such factor in the quest for healthy employees. The encouragement of healthy weight is not only a…
Stress is not only a big problem for workers but for their employers as well. Experts at the American Institute of Stress have found that each year in the United States, $300 billion, or $7,500 per employee, is spent on…
According to the March NIOSH publication, the incidence rate for Musculoskeletal Disorders within Manufacturing is 41 incidents per 10,000 workers. Amongst the top sectors experiencing the greatest rate of MSD injuries per 100 full-time workers are: Beverage and tobacco products…
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal demonstrates that employees that are part of a “integrated care” program return to work on average 4 months earlier than those receiving more conventional care. Studies like this seem to prove…
In an article posted by Stephen Miller for SHRM, he reports new survey results report the benefits in implementing a workplace wellness program, especially within a small to medium-sized company. Not only do wellness programs increase employee retention, they also…
Workplace injuries are a burden to businesses and employees in all sectors. Economic and human impacts affect companies as well as employees and their families. On the economic side, for example, $55.3 billion was paid out in…
If you are planning your return to work after being out due to an injury, take some time to plan your return. Talk to your doctor and your supervisor. Ask your doctor whether you should…
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