The Occupational Health Blog

• NMS
• Jul 26, 2012
• Tags: OSHA, occupational health, corporate health

It seems as if you have stumbled across this blog looking for some answers. What do these answers entail? How about what occupational health and medicine really are all about. We know that occupational health and medicine may seem like a dry subject; however the understanding of it can lead to the appreciation and acknowledgment of those who ensure you health and safety in working environments every day. Let us explain how and why important it is as an employer and an employee to understand the field of occupational health.

• NMS
• Apr 13, 2012
• Tags: osha, osha medical surveillance, occupational safety and health administration

National Medical Systems has published a white paper on their approach to managing OSHA Medical Surveillance for employers.

• NMS
• May 01, 2011
• Tags: OSHA, department of labor, DOL, national survey, worker healthy, worker safety

OSHA is conducting a voluntary private sector survey of over 19,000 employers. The survey looks to poll information regarding safety practices that are in place specifically inspections, hazards and safety management systems. The full press release from OSHA can be found below.

• NMS
• Apr 10, 2011
• Tags: OSHA, department of labor, DOL, heat stroke, worker healthy, worker safety

Last year over 30 workers died of heat-related illnesses. OSHA has created a national outreach to educate workers and end this problem.