Understanding OSHA Guidelines: Which Musculoskeletal Treatments Are Recordable?
Understanding OSHA Guidelines: Which Musculoskeletal Treatments Are Recordable? As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private sector employers witnessed 976,090 musculoskeletal issues in employees during 2021-22, which involved days away from work, job restrictions, or transfer (DART). From muscle strain and back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, these disorders can be of […]
Benefits of Telephone Triage for Businesses
Benefits of Telephone Triage for Businesses Did you know that in 1972, the U.S. witnessed 10.9 incidents of injuries and ailments for every 100 workers on average? However, with more and more employers taking workplace safety seriously and complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the figure came down to 2.4 in 2023. […]
How Safety Protocols Improve Employee Productivity and Health
How Safety Protocols Improve Employee Productivity and Health The importance of workplace safety cannot be emphasized enough, especially in industries that involve high-risk environments, heavy machinery, dangerous tools, or hazardous chemicals. As an employer, keeping workers safe isn’t just a thoughtful act. It doesn’t just directly impact their health and productivity but also your business’s […]
Top Benefits of Remote Treatment for Workplace Injuries
Top Benefits of Remote Treatment for Workplace Injuries In 2023, as per reports from private industry employers, the number of nonfatal workplace injuries and ailments in the USA was estimated to be 2.6 million in the USA. Of these, 946,500 cases required days away from work (DAFW). There is no denying that workplace injuries are […]
How Occupational Health Services Improve Employee Productivity
How Occupational Health Services Improve Employee Productivity Last year, private sector employers in the USA reported close to 2.6 million instances of illnesses and injuries. The total recordable cases incidence rate was 2.4 for every 100 workers working full-time equivalent. While the figures have declined over the years, workforce occupational health is, and will always […]
What Is Remote Triage and How It Works in Large Health Systems
What Is Remote Triage and How It Works in Large Health Systems In the USA, heavy industries like oil & gas, chemicals, and mining place significant strain on healthcare systems due to frequent injuries such as burns, cuts, strains, and sprains. However, due to the far-flung location of most factories and work sites, remote triage […]
Benefits of Remote Triage Medical Assistants in Healthcare
Benefits of Remote Triage Medical Assistants in Healthcare Based on the data reported by private industry employers, the number of recordable cases of nonfatal ailments and injuries was close to 2.6 million in the United States in 2023. You may already know that occupational injuries are more likely in heavy industries like manufacturing, mining, construction, […]
Nurse Triage for Workers’ Compensation: Best Practices
Nurse Triage for Workers’ Compensation: Best Practices Injuries and accidents are common in any heavy industry, be it oil & gas, manufacturing, or mining. However, unless you take proper measures, workers’ compensation can be quite expensive. In fact, during 2021-22, claims against amputation cost $120,077 on average. For burns, it was $67,224, and for […]
How Medical Triage Specialists Help Reduce Wait Times
How Medical Triage Specialists Help Reduce Wait Times Globally, almost 3 million people die from work-related illnesses and accidents and around 395 million sustain nonfatal injuries. Closer home, in the USA, a 2.4 per 100 (full-time workers) incidence rate of total recordable cases was observed last year in the private industry. The total number of […]
Workplace Injury Report: 7 Steps to Follow When Creating One
Workplace Injury Report: 7 Steps to Follow When Creating One As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2.8 million illnesses and nonfatal injuries were recorded at a national level in the private industry in 2022. Fatal work-related injuries were pegged at over 5000. It goes to show that incidents can happen despite […]
