For the first time, heat illness and injuries are the subjects of a National Emphasis Program. The NEP is focused on protecting workers from extreme temperatures that continues to rise year after year.
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The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard applies to employers whose employees respond, investigate, or clean up hazardous materials. Do you know what you and your employees are responsible for during medical surveillance?
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Medical screening and medical surveillance are terms which are often used interchangeably and are integral to your employees' occupational health program. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two services?
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have teamed up to revise the handbook for workplace safety for small business owners. Find out more about implementing a safety and health program, and what resources are available to you in the new handbook.
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National Medical Systems has published a white paper on their approach to managing OSHA Medical Surveillance for employers.
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