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CHR Newsletter - February 2, 2012
Corporate Health Resources, Inc.'s never-ending commitment to customer service and process improvements sets us apart from our competitors. Feel free to share our bi-weekly Occupational Health newsletter with your network.
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U.S. Work-Related Injuries Take a Toll
Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher says
 Job-related injuries and illnesses in the United States cost the nation an estimated $250 billion per year, according to a new study.
The figure is much higher than generally assumed and is $31 billion more than the direct and indirect costs of all cancers, $76 billion more than the costs of diabetes, and $187 billion more than the costs of stroke, the researchers say.
More... U.S. Work-Related Injuries Take a Toll |
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Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes
Falling asleep while driving, losing temper with suspects linked to lack of Zzz's
 Sleep problems are common among police officers and are associated with more health issues and poorer performance on the job, a new study shows.
Researchers screened almost 5,000 police officers from the United States and Canada online or in person and found that 40 percent of them had a sleep disorder. More... Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes |
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Bosses Have Big Impact on Well-Being
Treating employees badly can backfire as productivity drops, researchers say
 If you're unhappy at work, it may be because your psychological needs aren't being met by your manager or company, a new study suggests.
Over-controlling bosses who use threats to motivate workers and companies that don't seem to value employees' contributions frustrate people's basic needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness (how you relate to others), according to the researchers led by Dr. Nicolas Gillet at the Universite Francois Rabelais in Tours, France. More... Bosses Have Big Impact on Workplace Well-Being |
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Upcoming Conferences
CHR will be exhibiting:
AAOHN 2012 National Conference
Nashville, TN
April 23 and 24
Goals of the 2012 AAOHN National Conference:
- Feature current and cutting-edge best practices in the field of domestic and global occupational,
safety, and environmental health nursing.
- Explore the latest technology and resources to improve the management of your occupational and environmental health and safety practice.
- Stimulate dialogue to advance the specialty of occupational, safety, and environmental health nursing.
AAOHN 2012 Conference Brochure |
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