Sleepiness at the switch, a transportation worker poll
As safety firsts go, this is hardly one to brag about…It turns out Steady Eddy, my quintessential pilot, may actually be Sleepy Eddy.
Workplace drug testing, a change in the wind
The use of oral fluids as an alternative to urine for workplace drug testing was discussed at the federal level as far back as 10 years ago but it was never approved. Meanwhile, the use of oral fluids for drug testing has continued in the non-regulated workplace.
Employee assistance programs
Employers who offer an employee assistance program (EAP) as a benefit of employment recognize that professional counseling and related services help their employees more expeditiously resolve personal problems that diminish their work performance.
Occupational medicine physicians have a chance to be heard
Occupational medicine physicians who are willing to step into the spotlight have a window of opportunity to play an influential role in the way workers and their families will access healthcare services in the U.S. for years to come. Those who linger in the shadows are likely to regret missing this chance to demonstrate the […]
Sports lessons for EHS pros
Game #7: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers.
Sports lessons for EHS pros
Game #7: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers.
Employee health month – workplace wellness programs
What better time to discuss workplace wellness programs than during May, National Employee Health and Fitness Month? The goal of health and fitness month is to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through worksite health promotion activities.