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With the onset of COVID-19, health providers had to adapt how they provided care for their patients. Where many physicians had been reluctant to start incorporating telehealth into their practices, they had no choice back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. To give you a numerical example, in 2019, 8% of consumers reported …
Pulmonary function tests are an essential part of worker safety in industries where they are exposed to irritating or harmful vapors, gases, fumes, or dust. OSHA regulations require spirometry, a type of pulmonary function test, for many industries with exposure to these harmful substances. In this article, we’ll discuss what pulmonary function tests are, what …
Spirometry might sound like an intimidating word, but it is actually the most common type of pulmonary function or breathing test. Spirometry helps assess breathing patterns that identify pulmonary, or lung, disorders including asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. In this article, we’ll discuss what spirometry is, why spirometry is done, why it’s important …
Do you think you might be experiencing hearing loss? Anyone can experience hearing loss and it often progresses very gradually, making it difficult to notice symptoms. Getting a baseline hearing test and following up every year is a good way to monitor for any changes in your hearing. In this article, we’ll discuss what a …
Workplaces where employees are regularly exposed to hazardous materials will require their workers to use a facial respirator, which provides protection and filtration. This includes exposure to harmful dust, fumes, gases, and other dangerous substances. Respirators allow employees to breathe safely, by filtering out any potentially harmful materials. These masks also protect from infectious particles, …
Focusing on workplace safety does more than take care of your employee’s physical well-being. One large area that is improved by workplace safety is morale. Keeping your employees safe will improve morale and when employees are happy in their jobs, they will be more productive. A hazardous workplace is damaging to the company’s bottom line …
Does physical health affect mental health? The short answer is a resounding yes. According to Harvard Medical School, exercise is an all-natural treatment to fight depression and is as effective as antidepressants in some cases. In the United States, one in 10 adults struggles with depression, and antidepressants are commonly prescribed. However, there is a …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect the health of the general public and to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the workplace. Another purpose of the OSHA ETS is to protect the health of the unvaccinated populations in the workplace. Many people are unable to …
There are many ways employers can ensure the health and safety of their staff, like conducting fire drills and disinfecting high-touch surfaces. One common way that employers use to increase the safety of their employees is the pre-employment drug test. Drug and alcohol abuse costs employers 740 billion dollars a year. These costs include medical …
A wellness program is an “organized employer-sponsored program” created to help employees as they implement and maintain lifestyle changes that lower health risks, increase overall well-being, encourage productivity at work, and improve an organization’s bottom line. Wellness programs benefit both the employer and employee in a variety of ways. Wellness programs focus on supporting an …
