Crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite) causes adverse effects on the health of our lungs.

In years past, the medical decision-making for DOT medical examiners for drivers who required insulin to control their diabetes was easy; it was one of four absolute disqualifications for drivers who wanted medical certification to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

Occupational health and safety professionals who encourage safe driving practices are likely to garner appreciation from their clients and management in their own organizations.

Health literacy is a critical issue that is in danger of being overlooked when evaluating the needs of older workers, observes Brenda Schmidt, president of Diversity Wellness, Phoenix, Ariz.

Keeping services aligned with clients’ needs is a top priority for occupational health providers.

PureOHS assists professionals with their occupational health initiatives in critical areas such as regulatory compliance and execution of surveillance programs.

As the consumerization of healthcare persists, low switching costs, multiple service options, and abundant information are all part of the competitive landscape on which healthcare providers must play in order to acquire and keep patients.

Recently FMCSA has stated that it no longer “endorses” the medical examiner handbook, a publication many examiners have used as their “bible” for guidance regarding commercial driver exams.

U.S. Department of Labor Approves New Respirator Fit Testing Protocols to Protect Workers from Airborne Contaminants The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule that provides employers with two new fit testing protocols for ensuring that employees’ respirators fit properly.

Are you hiring employees who are FIT FOR WORK?