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Welcome to Our Monthly Newsletter!
Each month we will include brief articles which will address concerns that may have an impact on your business. We invite you to submit questions. If your question is answered in a future email, you will receive a gift! |
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The Cost of Ergonomic Injuries
What is Ergonomics?
The objective of the science of ergonomics is to determine the "best fit" between the worker and the job conditions present. Ergonomics tries to create solutions that will ensure that workers stay safe, comfortable and productive while performing their job tasks. Generally, this is accomplished by modifying tools, equipment, materials, work methods or the workplace itself.
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Did You Know?
Increased Misuse of Prescription Drugs & the Workplace
Earlier this year, President Barack Obama's administration announced a program to inform doctors about an "epidemic of prescription drug abuse" and the "misuse and misprescribing of opioids."
This misuse can lead to workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims. The U.S. government estimates that 33 million U.S. residents misused long-acting opioids during 2007, up from 29 million in 2002. In 2006, nearly 50,000 emergency room visits were related to opioids. |
We hope you find our newsletters interesting and relevant. If you have suggestions, questions or topics you would like to be discussed just drop us an email at jgeco@jgelliott.com.McBrayer Insurance Center has been "Protecting People's Stuff" for over 50 years! We look forward to serving the Wyobraska area for many years to come.
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