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Understanding At-Risk Behaviors: The Key to Improving

The “hassle” of wearing ear protection now to prevent hearing loss that may not be realized for years, or perhaps even decades later, is a classic example of how this impacts our perception of risks. This also helps explain why diets so often fail. The immediate … See more

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The Impact of Obesity on a Workers’ Compensation Claim

WebAdults aged 60 and over had an obesity rate of 41.0%. 1. Since the group with the highest obesity rate – those aged 40-59 – represents a sizable portion of the working population, it is important to understand how this diagnosis may affect claim frequency and severity. The obese injured person is also likely to incur higher claim costs.

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The 6 Key Safety Responsibilities of Every Employee

WebIt’s your responsibility as an employee to use them. Observe health and safety signs, posters, warning signals, and written directions. Follow safe practices and specific guidance from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or chemical label instructions, if your work involves hazardous materials. Use engineering controls and personal protective equipment

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Determining Situs and Status: The Saga Continues

WebPossible scenario #1: The work is being done by contractors, and it is purely for cleanup and “beautification”. I would say that these workers would not have maritime “status” for Longshore coverage. Possible scenario #2: The work is being done by contractors, and it is necessary for ship repair customers and employees to have access to

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Reduce Your Costs with an Occupational Health Partnership

WebCollaboration. Collaboration amongst all parties is vital to obtaining optimal employee health outcomes. The benefits of ongoing collaboration include improved health and safety, reduced days out of work, and increased trust amongst all stakeholders in the partnership. 5. Time-Sensitivity Awareness.

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Safety Focus: Preventing Strain Injuries from Repetitive Motions

WebStrain Injuries from Repetitive Motions are Controllable. Repetitive motion injuries are a persistent hazard, but they can be controlled. Workers should use their personal knowledge of the workplace to make improvements to work processes. The goal is to "work smarter, not harder”. Employees should be aware of the risk factors that can lead to

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7 Actions to Increase Safety Performance of Supervisors

WebSupervisors involved in incident investigations also demonstrate their involvement and commitment in the company’s safety process which enhances the safety culture. 5. Participate in safety improvement meetings. Effective safety programs involve supervisors’ participation and involvement on how to improve the safety process.

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Five Self-Management Skills Every Manager Should Master

WebTo be as effective as possible in your position, consider the following five self-management skills every manager should master: 1. Positivity. Positivity is infectious. You can't fake genuine positivity. By creating both short-term and long-term goals for yourself, you can develop a positive outlook. Once the goals are set, continue to

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Knowing When to Act in Dangerous Situations

WebFollow the process of listening and observing your surroundings, then orient your body position in relation to any hazardous conditions or situations you identify. Mentally picture an upside-down triangle with a line separating it into two halves from one side to the other. Envision that your goal of keeping yourself safe is at the bottom point

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Choice of Physician

WebThe choice of treating physician must be made from among those physicians “authorized by the Secretary”. “Authorized by the Secretary” means that all properly licensed physicians are authorized to treat workers under the Longshore Act. According to the DOL’s regulations at 20 C.F.R. 702.404, the term physician includes doctors of

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Three Best Practices for Managing an Aging Workforce

WebBuilding rapport with the workforce. Establishing credibility. Earning respect. Team building. Goal setting. Providing positive recognition and constructive feedback. Soliciting employee suggestions for improvement. Fundamentals of leading group training. Unless it is applied on the job, training has no value.

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