Safety & Prevention

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Workers' Compensation Recordkeeping

Businesses are required to keep two types of workers’ compensation (WC) records. The first is required by approved State Occupational Safe...
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Collecting Drug Test Samples

Drug tests can be conducted on the following samples: urine, saliva, sweat and hair. Detection times vary depending on many factors, includi...
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Essential Elements Of A Drug-Testing Program

An effective drug-testing program consists of two key elements: (1) a general understanding of illicit drug use and the primary regulation t...
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Employer Drug Testing: An Overview

It’s no secret that the use of alcohol and illicit drugs can impair a person’s judgment, dexterity and overall safety. What is shocking ...
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Fact Sheet: Key Elements of an Effective Modified Duty Return-to-Work Program

For decades now, research has documented the value of returning an injured worker (IW) to work as soon as possible, even the day of injury. ...
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Fact Sheet: The Value of Pre-Employment Medical Screenings

A candidate’s ability to perform the physical demands of a position they have been offered is essential information for hiring decisions. ...
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Fact Sheet: Fit for Duty Medical Screening Questions

Pre-employment medical screenings need to be completed after a job offer has been made and prior to the start date. Each screening should be...
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Fact Sheet: Workplace Strategies for Avoiding Workers' Compensation Claims

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) working at nursing homes experience some of the highest workplace injury rates in the United States due ...

Keys to a Successful Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is an important day for business owners. Since the holiday’s debut in 2010, consumers have reported spending an es...
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Fact Sheet: Who's Who Among Regulatory Authorities

Specific to Senior Living Communities   The healthcare industry’s influence spans our lifetime, from our first to our last breath. T...