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CHR Newsletter - October 18, 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...

"It was a pleasure working with CHR and your team. Very professional organization that cares about the integrity of the service they provide. I will continue to sing your praises with my future co-workers and organizations that could benefit your business, because I know you are just that great."



"We do so appreciate your support with this funding over the years. You have been a real friend of Occupational Health and Environmental Nurses for a long time."
-AAOHN Foundation

Get Your Flu Shot: We Bust 5 Common Myths About the Flu Vaccination


Over the years, you've probably heard plenty of people declare their reasons for skipping the flu shot. Before you take their word for it and embark on flu season unprotected, hear out this occupational health nurse as he busts five common myths about influenza vaccine.

CDC and NIOSH Offer Key Messages for Cleanup Workers


Cleaning up after Hurricane Michael will be a long process in the Florida Panhandle. Fortunately, a guidance document from CDC and NIOSH offers a wealth of information about the hazards to which workers and residents cleaning up after a major storm and flooding may be exposed.

CSB Stresses Preparedness for Cold Weather Operations


The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has posted a video and a four-page document about winterization -- preparing equipment and instrumentation for cold weather operations.

New for Nurses: Online Continuing Education on Preventing MSDs


The Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace, one of NIOSH's Total Worker Health Centers of Excellence, has introduced a free online continuing education program intended to help nurses prevent musculoskeletal injuries during clinical care.

Double Vision: Selecting the Right PPE for Your Workers


More than 300,000 workplace eye injuries lead to emergency room visits per year. What are you doing to prevent them? Despite the high price tag to companies and risk for permanent vision damage for workers, employers still face the daunting task of getting workers to wear the proper eye protection.

CDC Report Identifies Jobs at High Risk for Carpal Tunnel


A new report released Oct. 4 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims to assess trends in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) cases and identify industries and occupations with high risk of CTS.

Needlestick Injuries Common in Trash and Recycling Facilities


An estimated 781 to 1,484 needlestick-related injuries - a rate of 2.7 per 100 workers - occur annually at solid waste and recycling material recovery facilities, according to a recent report from the Environmental Research and Education Foundation and the Solid Waste Association.

More Employers are Turning to Onsite Health Clinics for Employee Primary Care


Employers are becoming more directly involved in shaping the health care market and improving their employees' health. On-site health clinics have emerged as one of several ways by which employers may provide a more controlled, efficient experience for employees.

Occupational Health Research Round-up: October 2018


Stories include chronic exposure to a low dose of ionizing radiation, research to evaluate the cost effectiveness of occupational health interventions, rehabilitation of employees with cancer, and workers unaware of links between cancer and low physical activity.

Upcoming Conferences

  • ROHC, Oct. 20
  • C4UHC, Oct. 25-26
  • SCSAOHN, Nov. 1-2
  • NCAOHN, (cancelled)
    Vendor fees donated to hurricane relief
  • MAOHN, Nov. 1-2, 2018
  • OAOHN, Nov. 1-3, 2018
  • NECOEM/MaAOHN, Nov. 29-30, 2018
  • AOCOPM, March 20-22, 2019
  • LAOHN, July 24-26, 2019
  • 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.