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  Health and Safety

  What Employers Can Expect From An OSHA Investigation

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has jurisdiction over approximately 7 million worksites in the United States. In 2020, OSHA conducted 21,674...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Fit for Work Testing

  Fit For Work Testing: Components Involved In A Comprehensive Health Interview

  Employees who have been on the job for just a month have more than three times the risk for a lost-time injury than workers with over one year of of experience. This...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Wellness

  Exercising In The Morning Vs. The Evening: Pros and Cons

  Regular physical activity is a crucial component of a fit and healthy lifestyle. Whether it's best done in the morning or evening remains open for debate. Ultimately...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Drug Testing

  CBD And the Workplace: What You Need To Know

  According to a recent report by 2024, the cannabidiol (CBD) market could exceed $20 billion. And, perhaps surprisingly, much of this market is being fuelled by people...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  How Periodic Testing Can Be A Crucial Part Of Your Workplace Drug Testing Program

  Periodic drug testing is often lesser-known than other instances when workplace drug testing and alcohol testing is carried out. However, there are some important...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Drug Testing

  Medical Review Officers: What They Do, And Why They're Integral To Your Workforce

  The Medical Review Officer (MRO) is arguably one of the most important additions to your drug testing program. An MRO is mandatory for all Department of Transportation...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  Lead Exposure In The Workplace: What You Need To Know

  Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is found all over the world. People have used it for centuries in products ranging from cosmetics to gasoline and from...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  12 Fascinating Facts About Hair Testing

  Hair follicle drug testing has been around for almost 40 years, but it has always been the subject of controversy as scientists and employers weigh in on its accuracy,...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Ergonomics

  9 Common Causes of Contact Stress and How to Educate Employees

  Contact stress occurs when a worker places direct pressure on their tendons, nerves or blood vessels by resting or striking a part of their body against a hard or angled...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  Crystalline Silica: What Is It, And Why Is It Dangerous?

  Crystalline silica is a mineral commonly found in sand, soil, stone, granite, concrete, and mortar. Quartz, for example, is one of the most common forms of crystalline...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Cannabis Edibles: What You Need To Know

  Edibles are an increasingly popular option for consumers who require medical marijuana or want to experience marijuana-induced highs without having to smoke or vape the...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Physical Demands Analysis

  Physical Demands Analysis 101

  A physical demands analysis (PDA) determines what physical requirements a person needs in order to perform a particular job. PDA is interchangeable with functional...

  By: Andrew Scuoler