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CHR Newsletter—October 3, 2019



"It's been a wonderful experience working with a group as hardworking and thorough as your group! Everyone is so good at what they do. Great customer service."

"I am very proud to partner with you and your team. Every one of them goes the extra mile to assist us in getting the job done, correctly and on time!"

"You guys are STELLAR!! We love CHR and I am happy that the candidates are also happy with your service."

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CHR utilizes over 12,000 occupational health clinics and physicians nationwide for the purposes of scheduling examinations. Our never-ending commitment to customer service and process improvement sets us apart from our competitors.

New Respirator Fit Testing Protocols Put in Place


A new OSHA rule on respirator testing protocols is in effect. Employers have two new fit testing protocols to abide by in order to protect workers from airborne contaminants. The final rule for the new protocols are variations of the original OSHA ambient aerosol CNC protocol.

Women in Safety: Attract, Retain and Develop a Diverse Workforce


Women have long struggled to have a voice, no matter the industry in which they aspire to build their careers. Female safety professionals in particular face a dynamic set of obstacles as they work to have a say in decisions that directly impact the injury and illness rates of a diverse workplace.

Small Businesses Need Help on Total Worker Health Efforts


Small employers, particularly those with 10 or fewer employees, have less success implementing Total Worker Health initiatives than larger organizations, according to a recent study from the Center for Health, Work and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health.

Hand Washing May Be More Effective Than Hand Sanitizer


Hand sanitizer might not be as effective as people think--especially against the flu. In a new study published by mSphere, researchers found that hand-washing under running water removed the flu virus from hands faster than did a dab of alcohol sanitizer, as previous studies have suggested.

Taxi Drivers Face High Levels of Black Carbon Exposure


Professional drivers should keep their windows closed to reduce pollution exposure, and the researchers are exploring the effectiveness of air filters and other methods that could protect against the occupational health risks of driving.

Easing Texting and Email Hand Pain


Office workers can develop damaged thumbs from texting and emailing on their phones. Here are a few of the easiest recommendations experts gave us to help mitigate the damage.

Virtual Reality Training Could Improve Employee Safety


A new study aims to produce evidence-based guidance for the development and use of virtual environments in engaging and effective training; and suggests employee safety could be improved through use of virtual reality (VR) in Health and Safety training, such as fire evacuation drills.

Occupational Health Research Round-up: September 2019


Stories include climate-change related occupational heat stress and productivity, efficacy of respiratory protective equipment, and workplace injury effects on family.

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Occupational Health Nurse


CHR has a permanent part-time (three five-hour days/week) opening for an Occupational Health RN / Case Manager in Santa Rosa, CA. View more information at https://chr.com/careers/




Occupational Health Nurse


Corporate Health Resources (CHR) is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to perform case management, arrange initial medical appointments for work-related illness/injury, and coordinate the medical surveillance program.

The job is full-time: two days/week in the Southern San Francisco area, 2 days/week in Sunnyvale, and 1 day/week in Redwood City. The company has signed a lease to consolidate all three locations in Southern San Francisco in 2020.

CEU and recertification reimbursements are available, along with an excellent benefits package. CHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more 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.