by Max | Dec 13, 2018 | Occupational Medicine
Repeated motions and heavy lifting can cause a lot of physical strain—so it’s important to make sure an employee in a labor-intensive position can perform these duties with minimal risk of injury. That’s why pre-employment physicals are an increasingly important part...
by Max | Dec 4, 2018 | Occupational Medicine
The Respiratory Protection Standard is one of the most frequently disregarded OSHA standards. That’s unfortunate, because when an OSHA inspection does occur, companies that don’t provide Respirator Fit Testing, training and equipment can be fined harshly. Used...
by Max | Nov 28, 2018 | Occupational Medicine
In the state of Colorado, employers are required to designate four workers’ compensation providers for injured employees to choose from. But not all providers are the same. You should have an idea of which provider you’d like to suggest when an injury does occur. Why...
by Max | Nov 6, 2018 | Occupational Medicine
Done properly, a return to work program can benefit both employers and injured employees. Return to work programs allow employers to more closely manage the impact of employees being away from work. They also help maintain the relationship between the company and the...
by Max | Oct 30, 2018 | Occupational Medicine
The experience modification is used to determine your workers’ compensation premium. It controls how much money you spend on workers’ compensation each year, so it’s important to know what goes into your company’s rating—and keep an eye on any changes over time. What...
by Max | Oct 24, 2018 | Occupational Medicine
When someone’s injured on the job, you should always take it seriously. But what if the injury isn’t very severe? Well, your safety protocol likely requires you to have the employee checked out—regardless of how minor it seems. That means you’ll be taking your...
