Investing in Employee Mental Health in 2022
2021 is winding to a close and many companies are contemplating what 2022 will bring. Over the past two years, many employees have been tasked with adapting to an ever-changing …
Nursing Shortages Prompting Calls for Legislation
U.S. hospitals have faced nurse shortages periodically over years. The demand was high even before the pandemic, but due to wave after wave of COVID-19, registered nurses (RNs) and their …
What Can Cause a Failed DOT Physical Exam?
Anyone applying for or holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to undergo periodic DOT physical examinations. In order for a license to be issued or renewed a certified …
Delays at Pharmacies and Medical Clinics Due to COVID-19
With the need for COVID-19 testing and vaccination remaining high, pharmacies and clinics are continuing to feel the strain. You may have noticed that scheduling an appointment, or the wait …
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OSHA Suspends COVID Vaccine ETS
On November 4th, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) in an effort aimed to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace. The …
About HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard applies to employers whose employees respond, investigate, or clean up hazardous materials. The HAZWOPER standard provides employers, emergency response workers, and …
At-home Rapid COVID Testing: A convenient option this holiday season
With the holiday season swiftly approaching, many families are relying on at-home rapid COVID tests to provide some peace of mind. Several rapid tests have been approved for use. While …
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Cold Stress at Work
While extreme heat conditions were a hot button issue this year, with OSHA going as far as to create a federal heat stress prevention rule, extreme heat is not the …
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Update: November 9, 2021 – In the brief order, a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the new vaccine standard. It was said that …
Diabetes and the Workplace
November is American Diabetes Month and is a time to promote awareness of diabetes management. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way the body processes …