Occupational health programs involved in firefighter (FF) medical evaluations must understand the physiological, psychological, and environmental demands associated with firefighting. NFPA 1582 (Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments 2018) provides guidance for physicians and healthcare providers responsible for fire department occupational medical programs.
California has said yes. California’s recent changes “encourages All Parties to Consider Creative Solutions Appropriate to Providing Care to Injured Workers.”
Businesses and employers can prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19. Employers should plan to respond in a flexible way to varying levels of disease transmission in the community and be prepared to refine their business response plans as needed.
Businesses are strongly encouraged to coordinate with state and local health officials.
The world has changed in an unprecedented way since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and employers have a lot of questions for our experts at Safety.BLR.com®. Read on to see how experts answered a multi-part question from a subscriber about whether employers can mandate the use of facemasks, and what should be done if an employee can’t (or won’t) use the PPE.
Cannabidiol oil (CBD), a cannabinoid derived from cannabis that doesn’t create the “high” associated with marijuana since it lacks the cannabinoid THC, is gaining interest among health practitioners for its long list of potential benefits.
CBD oil for pain is one of the most widely discussed medical uses for the oil, although the list is much longer and includes seizure reduction, cancer treatment, anxiety relief and more cosmetic purposes such as acne reduction, among others.
A comfort zone is a psychological state in which things feel familiar to a person and they are at ease and in control of their environment, experiencing low levels of anxiety and stress. In this zone, a steady level of performance is possible.
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to maintain and build relationships with consumers when their world has been upended. Businesses are now facing tension between generating sales during a period of extreme economic hardship and respecting the threats to life and livelihood that have altered consumer priorities and preferences. This tension is very real, particularly for newer ventures or smaller business that provide discretionary products and may not have the resources to survive long periods of severely diminished cash flow.
It is of paramount importance to keep physicians, health care workers and patients safe amid infectious disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
To reduce the risk of exposure during a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, providing care through virtual visits is a key part of clinic workflow.
FMCSA has issued a Covid 19 waiver of certain regulations regarding commercial driver license holders. See the full waiver announcement here