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Larry Earl, MD

Managing Accommodation Requests for Night Shift Workers: Balancing Health Needs and Operational Realities

By Dr. Larry Earl, NAOHP As occupational health professionals, we play a pivotal role in facilitating reasonable accommodations for workers with medical conditions—while also recognizing the complex demands of essential, around-the-clock operations. Nowhere is this balance more challenging than when employees in 24/7 environments, such as first responders, healthcare workers,

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Comprehensive Position Statement on Proposed NIOSH Staff Cuts

We, as concerned occupational medicine professionals, strongly oppose the planned reduction of approximately 873 staff members at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)—nearly two-thirds of its workforce—as announced in recent federal restructuring plans. NIOSH’s work has been pivotal over the past decades in safeguarding the health, safety,

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What is the BIGGEST hurdle in ensuring your providers are adequately trained in occupational medicine best practices? lack of time for training, budget constraints, or difficulty finding relevant resources? Are you CONFIDENT that your providers can determine if an injury is OSHA recordable and understand the implications for employers? How

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Integrating Total Worker Health® Model with Health Profile Analytics for Enhanced Employee Well-being

Introduction Employee health programs in modern workplaces are evolving beyond traditional models to incorporate the Total Worker Health® (TWH) model as defined by NIOSH. This comprehensive approach aligns occupational safety with health promotion, viewing employee well-being holistically. Utilizing corporate health profile analytics from claims data forms the basis for identifying

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Maximizing LinkedIn for Success in Occupational Medicine Sales

Professionals in occupational medicine encounter distinct hurdles in the dynamic B2B sales environment. Whether you’re a seasoned sales representative or just starting in the industry, leveraging LinkedIn’s platform can be a game-changer for your sales strategy. During our recent “OccMed Sales & Marketing Office Hours” with Ira Pasternack and David

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Understanding OSHA Recordables: Focus on Loss of Consciousness

Occupational medical providers must clearly understand OSHA’s recordable criteria, particularly when it comes to incidents of loss of consciousness. Not only does this knowledge ensure compliance and accurate recordkeeping, but it also significantly impacts workplace safety metrics and financial implications for employers. What Causes Loss of Consciousness at Work? Loss

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