CHR Newsletter – April 23, 2015

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Work-Related Asthma Affects Millions of U.S. Adults

Wheezing and coughing on the job from work-related asthma is more common than you might think, according to a new U.S. health report.

Almost 16 percent of American adults with asthma either developed the condition on the job or have asthma symptoms made worse by conditions in their workplace, said Dr. Jacek Mazurek, lead author of a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

That adds up to an estimated 1.9 million cases of work-related asthma in the 22 states that were part of the CDC study.

More Evidence of Long-Term Illness in 9/11 Responders

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers who came to the rescue at the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, have some of the same chronic health problems that their colleagues in the police and fire departments do, a new study finds.

When tracked over 12 years following the attacks, EMS 9/11 responders were seven times more likely to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than EMS workers who didn’t work that day. Responders were also twice as likely to have depression, according to the study.

AAOHN, ACOEM Publish Guidance on the Impact of Marijuana in the Workplace

Experts have published guidance for employers aimed at helping them better understand the implications of marijuana use on the workforce as attitudes toward marijuana and laws restricting it continue to change. The guidance paper summarizes current evidence regarding marijuana consumption; discusses possible side effects, including temporary impairment as it relates to the workplace; reviews existing federal and state laws that impact employers; and suggests various strategies available for monitoring marijuana use among employees.

When Health Risks Go Down, Worker Productivity Goes Up

Changes in employee health risk factors have a significant impact on work productivity, reports a new study. The productivity benefits of improved health are “cumulative over time,” highlighting the need for companies to make “continuous investments in the culture of health,” according to the study.

Recommendations for Comprehensive Workplace Wellness Programs

New recommendations have been released by experts to address gaps in common standards around comprehensive workplace wellness programs. The recommendations improve the design, measurement and recognition of comprehensive workplace wellness programs, and, if adopted by employers, could significantly impact efforts to improve the cardiovascular health of the American workforce.

EEOC Publishes Major Rule on Wellness Incentives

The proposed rule says an employer may offer incentives up to a maximum of 30 percent of the total cost of employee-only coverage, “whether in the form of a reward or penalty,” to promote an employee’s participation in a wellness program that includes disability-related inquiries or medical examinations, as long as participation is voluntary.

USFA Releases Safety Culture Change Report

The “National Safety Culture Change Initiative” report provides a basic understanding of the fire and emergency service culture, identifies individual and organizational behaviors that positively and negatively impact health and safety, and highlights areas for change by raising awareness about unsafe practices.

Occupational Health News Round-Up

Recent News & Articles on Workplace Health

• AAOHN Announces Board of Directors
• Common Mistakes Employers Make When Navigating Occupational Health
• Distracted Driving Campaign Focuses on Young Drivers
• OSHA Updates Guidance for Protecting Workers from Workplace Violence
• AOHNP Takes Helm in Efforts to Create a Single Voice in Occupational Health
• Occupational Health Research Round-up: April 2015

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• More to come; Stay tuned…

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