Each year, the number of workers who are absent or need to cut back hours drastically spikes during December through March. While this is typical of the cold and flu […]
January Experiences Higher Rates of Health-related Workplace Absenteeism More
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways of the lungs, making them narrow and inflamed. While it is the one of the most common long-term diseases in children,
What is Occupational Asthma? More
The final step of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2016 rule on minimum training requirements for entry-level drivers was launched on February 7th. The online Training Provider Registry is
FMCSA Launches Training Provider Registry for Entry-level Drivers More
Employee cardiovascular disease has a direct effect on employers. Employees with cardiovascular diseases lost 56 hours more per year in productivity and on average lost 13 workdays per year per
The United States Department of Labor is urging healthcare facilities and their providers to employ more effective safety and health programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. healthcare
Calls to Reduce Injuries and Illness in Healthcare Workers More
Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Tests) measurers lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. It is the most common type of pulmonary function test
Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests Delayed Throughout Pandemic More
What is vendor credentialing? It wasn’t until the mid-2000s that vendor credentialing became common practice. Prior to this, access to hospitals and facilities was fairly lax. Non-employees, such as vendors
Vendor Credentialing: Best Practices and Guide More
The supreme court blocked the Biden administration on Thursday from enforcing their policy which required employees of large businesses to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. However, similar
Supreme Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate More
National Nurses United and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations are part of a coalition of unions that have filed a lawsuit against OSHA. The lawsuit
Coalition Sues OSHA for Permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard More
Workers who are employed through staffing agencies are generally referred to as temporary workers, contracted workers, or supplied workers. Regardless of the length of their contract, temporary workers are entitled
How to Protect Temporary Workers More
