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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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