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CHR Newsletter - July 26, 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."

Adults Need Immunizations, Too


Although most people would associate immunizations with babies and children, it's still a good idea for adults to get shots for such things as pneumonia, shingles and tetanus.

Why That "Clean Swimming Pool" Smell Is Actually Really, Really Bad News


It's recently been reported that scientists have managed to create a test to measure how much urine is in a swimming pool. It seems that peeing in the pool has become commonplace, even among high-profile swimmers.

Adequate Emergency Nurse Staffing Needed to Reduce Fatigue


Safe and appropriate staffing levels in emergency rooms can help reduce fatigue among nurses, the Emergency Nurses Association asserts in a recent draft position statement.

American Workers Need Better Safeguards from Extreme Heat


All sorts of federal safeguards protect the health of American workers. However, there is no specific standard for working in dangerously hot environments - even though about 2 in 1,000 workers are at risk for heat-related illnesses.

Poor Air Quality Does Not Offset Exercise's Heart Benefits


Even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, regular physical activity reduced the risk of first and recurrent heart attack, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association.

Ohio Closer to Prohibiting Mandatory Overtime for Nurses


Legislation that would prohibit Ohio nurses from working mandatory overtime was approved by the state House on June 7. The bill does not prevent nurses from working voluntary overtime and makes exceptions for overtime during natural disasters and other unforeseen events.

PTSD Rate Among Prison Employees Equals that of War Veterans


Prison employees experience PTSD on par with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, a new study from a Washington State University College of Nursing researcher found.

Mariners at Sea Get Health Help Through Telemedicine


A study funded by NIOSH and conducted at the Yale University School of Medicine provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges of providing health care to workers who are nowhere near health care facilities.

Vehicle Vibrations May Make Drivers Drowsy


You're driving on a country road, when you suddenly find yourself getting very, very sleepy. One potential culprit? Vibrations, according to a recent study from RMIT University.

ISO Updates Information Security Standard


ISO/IEC works complementary to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 to provide the requirements for an information security management system. The standard provides organizations with guidance on navigating information security risks.

Occupational Health Research Round-up: July 2018


Stories include cardiovascular disease and night work, uninterrupted sitting at work, leisure time with colleagues, radiographers and work-related illness, and occupational carcinogens on the rise.

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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.