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EHS Today Weekly Update
November 29, 2011
1. Expert Offers Suggestions for Reducing Re-Injury and Returning Injured Employees to Work
2. With Women at the Helm, CSR Initiatives Increase
3. Are "Cybugs" the Next-Generation Responder?
4. EHS Out Loud Blog: Safety Culture: Leading by Example
5. With Support, Police Officers Can Fend Off PTSD
6. Ways to Stay Flu-Free

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1. Expert Offers Suggestions for Reducing Re-Injury and Returning Injured Employees to Work

Every employer has experienced a workers’ compensation claim that at first glance, seemed to be for a minor injury. As months and even years go past, the claim snowballs into full-fledged disability and the employer is left wondering what happened and if anything could have been done to prevent the high workers’ comp costs and the loss of quality of life for that employee.

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2. With Women at the Helm, CSR Initiatives Increase

When more women are represented in senior leadership roles, their companies tend to exhibit greater – and higher quality – corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, a new study has found.

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3. Are "Cybugs" the Next-Generation Responder?

In the future, some of our first responders might be insects decked out with high-tech communications equipment. New research is investigating the possibility of sending insects wearing cameras and microphones into dangerous environments to gather information in lieu of putting human first responders at risk.

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4. EHS Out Loud Blog: Safety Culture: Leading by Example

The "do as I say, not as I do" approach is not an effective method of leading, particularly when working to improve an organization's safety culture. In order to establish an effective safety culture, senior management must lead by example.

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5. With Support, Police Officers Can Fend Off PTSD

There's no question that members of the police force face traumatic events in the line of duty. According to a new study, however, their work does not necessarily translate to an increased likelihood of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly if they receive appropriate support.

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6. Ways to Stay Flu-Free

Work parties, family get-togethers, fun with friends; the holidays are not the time you want to be sick with flu. Yet because of all the personal contact with friends, family, co-workers and fellow shoppers, it's the time of year when you likely might be exposed to the flu.

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