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CHR Newsletter - April 19, 2018

The quality of CHR's services and the services provided by the clinics in our network is very important. Thank you for your feedback and support. Our clients say it best...

"I truly love working with CHR and the level of expertise you give to us for support."

CAOHC-Approved Training Courses


The purpose of this CAOHC-approved course is to provide instruction in audiometric testing through lecture and practicum experience for occupational health professionals who administer audiometric testing as required by regulations including the OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment (29 CFR 1910.95) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure 30 CFR 62.

Hearing Conservation Course
April 18-20, 2018
JHU School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
$625.00 fee

One-Day Refresher Course
April 19, 2018
JHU School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
$425.00 fee

GDPR is Effective May 25 2018


With the GDPR going into effect on 25 May, people working in occupational health and safety (OHS) roles should review how they handle personal data to ensure their practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

NIST Releases Updated Cybersecurity Framework


The National Institute of Standards and Technology this week released version 1.1 of its popular Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, better known as the Cybersecurity Framework.

Worksite Clinics Gaining Renewed Attention


Worksite clinics and health services have seen renewed attention and growth in recent years, as employers seek to improve employee health, reduce healthcare costs, and encourage employee engagement and loyalty.

Five Safety Tips that Impact Business


Many companies are failing workers with insufficient safety programs and injury prevention plans. Follow these tips to create and maintain a strong safety culture that engages employees as part of the process.

Navigate and Benefit from a Drug-Free Workplace


Opioid abuse is an issue that continues to devastate hard-working middle-class communities. Employers are discovering that they are well positioned to play a key role in impacting a national health crisis that transcends every community across America.

Virginia Better Prepared for Disasters than Most States


Virginians are better prepared for disasters than people living in many other states, according to a report released Tuesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This is the fifth year that the foundation has released the National Health Security Preparedness Index.

What Do Millennial Workers Want?


Millennials have a reputation for not being intensely loyal to their employers and willing to change jobs quickly - but is that reputation deserved? SIOP identified selection, training, and retention of the group as very important as they begin to make up the largest percentage of the workforce.

Workers' Memorial Day will be Marked Around the World


The AFL-CIO founded Workers Memorial Day in 1970 - the same year the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed by the U.S. Congress. April 28 is dedicated to remembrance as well as action on making workplaces safer.

Business Travel, Working Abroad and Mental Health


As workplace mental health issues rise on the corporate agenda, it is increasingly important for organizations to consider the wellbeing of their mobile workforce.

Fear of Job Loss to Automation May Harm Worker Health


Worry over losing their jobs to automation may affect workers' physical and mental health, according to a recent study from researchers at Ball State University and Villanova University.

Relax with a Massage


Even a massage for a short period of time can improve blood circulation and release muscle tension. It helps get you up and moving, and helps alleviate emotional tension. It's important to take breaks and reset yourself.

Americans with Disabilities are Striving to Work and Overcoming Barriers


A multidisciplinary team of researchers have authored a new article that identifies how Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers to employment.

Helping Physicians Avoid, Manage Burnout


A consortium of medical groups has published a framework intended to minimize and manage burnout among U.S. physicians. The charter was published online March 29 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Occupational Health Research Round-up: April 2018


Stories include: Paternal heart disease increases shift work risk, Carbon monoxide risk in wood pellet storerooms, Serious injuries at work in education, and more.

Upcoming Conferences

  • DAOHN, (postponed due to weather)
  • AAOHN, April 16-18, 2018. Booth #419.
  • AOHC, April 29-May 2, 2018
  • ASSE Safety 2018, June 3-5, 2018
  • MAOHN, Nov. 1-2, 2018
  • NECOEM/MaAOHN, Nov. 29-30, 2018
  • More to come; Stay tuned...

Job Openings


Occupational Health Triage Call Center Lead Nurse (Night Shift Preferred)

CHR is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Registered Nurse to help establish and lead a telephone triage call center. For further information, please contact HR@chr.com.



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Health and Safety Works, LLC




Health and Safety Works, LLC provides training, consulting, and research services in support of Occupational Health (OSHA), Transportation Health (FMCSA) and Health and Wellness. Read more about Health and Safety Works or email HSW Founder and CEO, Elaine M. Papp RN, MSN, CM, COHN-S FAAOHN.