OH_ERGONOMICS_ A Penton Media Property November 2011 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/295 THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. How to Stay Active When You Work Behind a Desk All Day Summer is gone, which means those beach vacations, bike rides and long walks through the park most likely have disappeared along with the warmer temperatures. But just because you're stuck at your office desk every day doesn't mean you have to endure aches, pains and hours of sitting in the same position. Follow these tips to stay active even while in the office. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/ergonomics/staying-active-at-office-1020/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT If it rolls...we can move it. The Power Pusher runs on batteries so it does not consume $4 per gallon gasoline, diesel or propane; and, it does not emit any harmful exhaust or fumes. With a footprint less than two square yards, the Power Pusher stores easily and is easy to transport. One person can use the nimble Power Pusher to efficiently and safely push, pull and maneuver wheeled loads up to 150,000 lbs., or those with high rolling resistance. * View a whole gallery of applications ( http://infox.hotims.com/35231-9341 ) * Easy to use, pedestrian-operated, battery-powered * Less likely than other equipment to cause damage or injury * Push, pull and maneuver virtually any heavy industrial load on wheels Free instructional DVD Learn more: http://infox.hotims.com/35231-9342 ---------------------------------------- --2. Injuries to Health Care Workers on the Rise, OSHA Plans Special Emphasis Program Non-fatal injuries to health care workers requiring days away from work are on the rise, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Nov. 9, and OSHA Administrator Dr. David Michaels has vowed to launch a National Emphasis Program on Nursing Home and Residential Care Facilities. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/injuries-health-care-workers-1109/ --3. Washington Drafts Standards for Medical Providers Who Treat Injured Workers Washington's Department of Labor & Industries is taking the first step in creating a statewide network of providers to treat people with work-related injuries and illnesses, by seeking public comments on draft standards for health-care providers who treat injured workers. The new standards will apply to providers who treat injured workers covered by the state workers' compensation program as well as those covered by self-insured employers. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/washington-standard-physicans-workers-1111/ --4. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses Continue to Decline in U.K., but Fatalities Rise In the United States, occupational injuries and illnesses have, generally, been on the decline in recent years. The same appears to hold true in Britain: According to new data released by the U.K.'s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in early November, work-related injuries and illnesses continue to decrease. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/international/fatalities-increasing-in-UK-1114/ --5. Encourage Employees to Approach Health Care Choices as Consumers for Better Results A new study suggests that encouraging employees to approach their health care choices as consumers, when combined with traditional wellness initiatives, can bolster their diet, exercise and other wellness habits. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/news/health-care-consumer-approach-1111/ ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER This eNewsletter was sent to: 'email' Privacy Policy concerning links within this newsletter: From time to time our sponsors wish to contact our subscribers who have indicated an interest in the products, services or events publicized in a particular newsletter. If you have clicked through on a sponsored link in this newsletter, your contact information will be shared with that sponsor. If you DO NOT wish to have your contact information shared with this newsletter's sponsors, please click this link: https://home.smart-login.net/cscspref/GenericPref.aspx?O22.1.42662 or contact our customer service department at the number/email listed below. Should you chose to unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here http://news.ehstoday.com/unsubscribe.jsp?opt=OH-02 Click below to start your own subscription to EHS Today's Weekly E-Newsletter: http://ehstoday.com/subscribe/ Copyright 2011 Penton Media, Inc. EHS Today 1300 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114 mailto:penton_manuf@inbound.bamboocricket.com 866-505-7173 for US and outside the US 847-763-9504 Read the Penton Media Privacy Policy: http://www.penton.com/Pages/PrivacyStatement.aspx