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Older Workers: Addressing Age-Related Health and Safety Concerns in Your Workforce
February 2012
The days of retiring at age 62 or so are over for many. Instead of playing golf and gardening, a significant number of older Americans are still at work. These workers bring valuable experience, but they also may be at greater risk for certain kinds of work-related injuries. . . . more »

Featured Resource: February Is American Heart Month; Is Your Workplace Heart Healthy?
February 2012
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While employers have no control over many factors affecting heart health--including workers' weight and overall health status, genetic heritage, and health behaviors like diet, exercise, and smoking--some conditions in your workplace may play a role. . . . more »

Featured Resource: Support Workers' Wellness During the Holidays
December 2011
The holiday season is notorious for causing people to pack on the pounds--and packing on the pounds is notorious for contributing to increased illness and decreased productivity down the line. You can help support your employees' wellness efforts during the holidays with the ideas on this checklist: . . . more »

Online Exclusive: Sample Lactation Accommodation Policy
COCA Online Exclusive November 2011
You've heard the saying: If mama's not happy, nobody's happy. But have you ever thought about how that saying applies in your workplace? . . . more »

Featured Resource: Stop Absenteeism Cold with Hand Hygiene
October 2011
The common cold is the most frequent reason why employees miss work, and each year more than one billion colds hit the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. . . . more »

Study finds smoking, obesity, and pain boost risk of work disability
July 2011
A study published by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that smoking, obesity, and musculoskeletal pain are factors associated with an increased risk of work disabi . . . more »

Health: Road Warriors Report Poor Health; How to Protect Employees Who Travel for Work
July 2011
Many studies have shown that workers with nonstandard schedules--most commonly, shift workers--are prone to health problems due to disrupted sleep schedules, poor eating habits, and other schedule-related stressors. A new study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has identified another group of workers whose health appears to suffer because of demanding schedules: those who travel extensively for business. . . . more »

Cal/OSHA issues guidance on application of Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard for the 2010-2011 flu season
January 2011
Cal/OSHA has released new guidance to explain how the ATD standard—which requires employers to develop comprehensive procedures to protect employees against diseases that may be spread by infecti . . . more »

Featured Resource: Tips for Keeping Shift Workers Safe and Healthy
January 2011

Workers on second and third shifts are at increased risk of injuries and illnesses&38212including illnesses related to poor diet and sleep habits, like obesity and heart disease.

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Featured Resource: Improve Worker Fitness with a 'StairWELL'
December 2010
Is the obesity epidemic hurting your workplace? Are your workers less productive than they could be because they suffer from poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or obstructive sleep apnea? Are your healthcare costs soaring out of control? . . . more »

Infectious Diseases: Cal/OSHA Issues First Citations Under Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard; Three Bay Area Employers Mishandled Bacterial Meningitis Exposure
July 2010
On Dec. 3, 2009, the Oakland fire and police departments each sent first responders to the home of a sick 36-year-old man. Once they assessed the situation, the responders called for an ambulance, which was provided by American Medical Response. . . . more »

Hazard Identification: Prevent Insect Bites and Stings to Avoid Diseases and Deadly Allergic Reactions
May 2010
Are bees and other insects an occupational hazard? In 2007, three workers were stung by bees while harvesting almonds in Waco; one of them was stung more than 60 times and had to be taken to the hospital. . . . more »

News Note: Study Finds Depressed Workers Have Decreased Productivity, Even with Treatment
April 2010
Even after treatment, depressed employees generate higher costs related to short-term disability and absenteeism, according to a study in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers at Thomson Reuters Healthcare in Washington, D.C., looked at . . . more »

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
COCA Online Exclusive February 2010
February is American Heart Month, making it a good time to remind workers how to recognize the coronary events that kill about one American every minute. This checklist of signs and symptoms can refresh workers' memories and help them respond quickly and appropriately to a co-worker in cardiac distress. . . . more »

Worker Health: Five Strategies to Cure Those Late-Winter Blues and Enhance Safety and Productivity
February 2010

It's February, and your workforce may be feeling a little down. For some, it might just be a post-holiday letdown or the grind of ongoing economic woes. For others, it could be a chronic, low-level depression called "dysthymia" that can be at least partially alleviated by . . . more »

Health and Wellness: Firefighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Training Exercise; American Heart Month Is Opportunity to Educate
February 2010
On Nov. 9, 2008, a dozen firefighter trainees gathered in wet and chilly weather at a Virginia training facility for an entry-level firefighter certification class. The trainees dressed in their "turnout" gear--firefighting clothes and equipment--and conducted drills with hoses and self-contained contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

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