.png?width=500&height=500&name=Blue%20and%20White%20Classic%20Shield%20Financial%20with%20Star%20Logo%20Design%20(1).png)
Sort Blogs By :
Apr 11
Transforming Lives: Occupational Therapy Month
April is OT Month! This represents a cornerstone of public health, meticulously woven to address the multifaceted challenges posed by ...
Read More
Apr 11
Mar 28
Audiometric Testing
In today's fast-paced and often noisy work environments, understanding and implementing effective hearing conservation practices is essential for a ...
Read More
Mar 28
Jul 27
Understanding Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Treatments
As temperatures soar, it becomes crucial to stay vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses, particularly heat exhaustion and heat stroke. ...
Screenings
occupational health
HR
background checks
DOT
Construction Site
Houston
Work Safe
Port of Houston
drug and alcohol testing
Background Check
Read More
Jul 27
Jul 21
Keep Your Vessels Moving: The Benefits of a Port Health Safety Program
Since 2020, Americans have had to think about the way in which all of the things that are usually found in local stores make their way to those store ...
Read More
Jul 21
Mar 11
Check the Label: Confusing results aren't the only risk with At-home COVID-19 tests
When will the negative news about Covid come to an end? While we are now seeing less severe Covid-related health threats, the not-so-good news keeps ...
Read More
Mar 11
Mar 9
"I Called Dibs!": Competing for the Best Job Candidates during a National Labor Shortage.
When a national labor shortage has you and your competitors vying for the same workers, how do you make sure that you attract the best candidates out ...
Drug Testing
Safety
occupational health
HR
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
Worksite Safety
Work Safe
Read More
Mar 9
Feb 25
Bait the Hook: Why Workplace Wellness Programs are Here to Stay
What is the difference between government regulated safety standards and additional wellness programs that make your company’s benefits package more ...
Insider
Resources
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
government
DOT
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Shipping
Work Safe
Construction
Job Satisfaction
Read More
Feb 25
Feb 17
Open Wide: When & Why Oral Fluid Testing is your Best Screening Option
Drug testing allows you to determine if and when an employee or job candidate could be putting your business at risk. Testing an employee for drug ...
Drug Testing
Resources
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
pre-employment drug screening
DOT
Drug Related Accident
Under the Influence
Work Safe
Fit for Duty Exam
oral fluid drug test
drug and alcohol testing
drug related accidents
Read More
Feb 17
Feb 3
Follow the Rules: Warehouse work hazards you can easily avoid.
Warehouse work is nothing new, but it has expanded exponentially in the past few years thanks to online shopping sites. Added to that is the upswing ...
Drug Testing
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
pre-employment drug screening
government
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Drug Related Accident
Construction Site
Work Related Injuries
Worksite Safety
Work Safe
Fit for Work
Fit for Duty Exam
Read More
Feb 3
Jan 31
Improved Safety & Higher Profits: A Drug-Free Policy for the New Year
As you begin a new year, increased safety and higher profits are most likely on your business agenda. That means implementing a drug-free work ...
Drug Testing
Resources
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
pre-employment drug screening
Drug Related Accident
Under the Influence
Work Safe
Fit for Work
Read More
Jan 31
Jan 11
What's in the Cup? The hidden risks of a high-functioning alcoholic.
Do you perform drug tests as part of your pre-employment screening or have an ongoing screening program? Many people hear the term “drug test” and ...
Drug Testing
Screenings
occupational health
HR
pre-employment drug screening
occupational health management
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Drug Related Accident
Under the Influence
Work Related Injuries
Worksite Safety
Work Safe
Fit for Work
Read More
Jan 11
Dec 6
It's a long way down: The importance of Aerial Lift Safety.
Bucket trucks, as well as boom and scissor lifts, are certainly standard equipment for many industries, but the frequency with which they are used ...
Safety
occupational health
HR
occupational health management
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Drug Related Accident
Under the Influence
Shipping
Work Related Injuries
Worksite Safety
Houston
Work Safe
Port of Freeport
Port of Texas City
Fit for Work
Port of Houston
Bayport
Port of Beaumont
Port of Galveston
Port of Port Arthur
Construction
Fit for Duty Exam
Read More
Dec 6
Oct 13
Staying in Business With a Virus That Is Here to Stay
The team at Workplace Safety Screenings works tirelessly to help business owners, like you, manage the effects of Covid-19. It is not easy to ...
Safety
occupational health
HR
government
DOT
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Construction Site
Shipping
Worksite Safety
Houston
Work Safe
Work Release
Port of Freeport
Port of Texas City
Port of Houston
Bayport
Port of Beaumont
Port of Galveston
Port of Port Arthur
Construction
Read More
Oct 13
Oct 4
"Look Out Below!" -The Rise of Workplace Injuries
You’ve probably seen the iconic image of the 1932 New York City construction workers seated above Rockefeller Center during the height of The Great ...
Safety
occupational health
HR
government
occupational health management
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Drug Related Accident
Construction Site
Shipping
Work Related Injuries
Worksite Safety
Houston
Work Safe
Read More
Oct 4
Sep 9
The Rise of Drug Abuse & Your Business
Drug use is on the rise. In almost every measurable category, we see a surge in substance abuse. In light of these increasing numbers, the question ...
Drug Testing
Resources
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
DOT
Read More
Sep 9
Aug 25
Taking A Hard Look at Worksite Eye Injuries
Eye injuries remain one of the most common workplace injuries, despite numerous products available to protect against eye damage. For the business ...
Read More
Aug 25
Jul 15
Creating a Drug-Free Policy That Works For Everyone
Some employees might resent a drug testing program at work, whereas others understand it as an inevitable part of obtaining employment in certain ...
Drug Testing
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
government
DOT
occupational health management
employee health
Worksite Injuries
Drug Related Accident
Under the Influence
Read More
Jul 15
Apr 15
Workplace Noise Hazards Can Do Serious Damage
Job related hearing loss can do permanent damage to your employees and increase the risk of a serious accident at work. Utilizing the proper ...
Screenings
occupational health
background checks
government
DOT
occupational health management
Worksite Injuries
Read More
Apr 15
Mar 16
PART 2 - Employment & Background Checks: What Do They Want To Know?
Why Is My Employer Asking For A Background Check? Last week, we discussed the basic info about employee background checks--- what they are, the wait ...
Drug Testing
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
DOT
occupational health management
employee health
Read More
Mar 16
Mar 9
PART 1 - Employment & Background Checks: What Should I Know About The Process?
Why Is My Employer Asking For A Background Check? Background checks are often a prerequisite to employment and volunteering in order to confirm any ...
Drug Testing
Screenings
occupational health
HR
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
occupational health management
employee health
Read More
Mar 9
Feb 16
Medical Surveillance and Occupational Health Management
What is Medical Surveillance? When you say the words “medical surveillance,” it sounds almost ominous, doesn’t it? This term may not be used in ...
Drug Testing
Resources
Safety
Screenings
occupational health
HR
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
DOT
occupational health management
Read More
Feb 16
Feb 9
What does the future of work look like?
These trends, recently published by the National Safety Council, reveal the future of business--it's a business centered on your employees and the ...
Read More
Feb 9
Dec 15
2021 focus for occupational health: behavioral health
In 2020, employers were swept up in the whirlwind of COVID-19 precaution, prevention, and preparedness. In 2021, it’s unlikely that the COVID-19 ...
Read More
Dec 15
Dec 8
Seasonal health in the South: Staying safe in the cold
In the summer, Houston heat is notorious. And, as such, we have all adapted, with swimming pools dotting city landscapes, cooler than necessary air ...
Read More
Dec 8
Dec 1
You think you have COVID-19...what now?
Everyday, we test people who think they may have COVID-19. Let's share our top tips. Keep this post handy in case you or someone you know begins to ...
Read More
Dec 1
Nov 16
Tobacco use and COVID-19: A deadly combination
COVID-19 is a virus that primarily attacks your lungs. Tobacco use, including traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes or vaping, damages your lungs ...
Read More
Nov 16
Nov 9
The Bottom Line on Workplace Safety: A Culture of Safety Protects You and Your Workers
For the first time since The Octopus by Upton Sinclair, workplace safety has made the headlines throughout 2020. COVID-19 has refocused every ...
Read More
Nov 9
Oct 15
Your employees need first aid training…and CPR and AED training
As we move into the New Year, businesses are scheduling out their training plan, deciding which items are priority for whom and when. One of the top ...
Read More
Oct 15
Oct 13
Calculating ROI of Safety Programs in 2021: Machine-based physical assessment
Safety programs that include drug testing, background checks, and occupational medicine are not new, and, for many businesses, are an essential part ...
Read More
Oct 13
Oct 12
New Hire and Return to Work Physicals: Protecting the company and the employee
A physical exam varies depending on the job and the time on the job. The purpose of a physical is to protect the worker from overexertion or strain, ...
Read More
Oct 12
Oct 1
Importance of health screening during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 precautions at work help everyone stay healthy, but health screening, both before, during, and after the pandemic can help people know their ...
Read More
Oct 1
Sep 1
Increase workplace mental health by mitigating anxiety
2020 has been a stressful year. For many, it has not only been stressful at home, but also at work. Employers have always been responsible for ...
Read More
Sep 1
Aug 1
Heat Safety in the Texas Summer
As we jump straight into summer and 100 degree days, we need to focus and worry about the safety of our employees regarding heart safety and ...
Read More
Aug 1
Jul 15
DOT Physical: Protecting the company and the employee
A physical exam varies depending on the job and the time on the job. The purpose of a physical is to protect the worker from overexertion or strain, ...
Read More
Jul 15
May 1
Overexertion: A leading cause of workplace injury
According to the National Safety Council, overexertion and bodily reaction is the leading non-fatal injury event involving days away from work, ...
Read More
May 1
Apr 28
Hiring during and after COVID-19
In 2020, hiring is more complex than it has ever been before. We have the tools you need to hire successfully:
Read More
Apr 28
Apr 15
Occupational Hearing Loss: The third most common ailment in the U.S.
About 12 percent of the U.S. working population suffer from hearing loss. Unlike the two leading conditions, hypertension and arthritis, hearing loss ...
Read More
Apr 15
Apr 1
Injury Facts: Poisoning is #1 in middle age
Accidental death in the United States for working age adults is primarily caused by poisoning, more specifically drug overdose. Accidental death is ...
Read More
Apr 1
Mar 11
How to avoid the most common workplace injuries
There are four most common workplace injuries.
Read More
Mar 11
Mar 1
The Three Es of Workplace Injury Prevention
Education Engineering Enforcement of Policy Experts have long relied on the three Es of workplace injury prevention to guide businesses in protecting ...
Read More
Mar 1
Dec 30
Workplace Safety in 2020: Are you prepared?
Many of us are goal setting this week. As business leaders, the line between personal and business goals sometimes becomes blurred. We aim to lead ...
Drug Testing
occupational health
background checks
pre-employment drug screening
occupational health management
Read More
Dec 30
Feb 26
The ROI of Occupational Health Management
What do you offer as perks for your employees that create a better quality of life?
Read More
Feb 26
Oct 4
Flu season is beginning. Is your business ready?
2018 was a deadly flu season in Texas. Last year, more than 6,000 people died from pneumonia and influenza between Oct. 1 and March 16 according to ...
Read More
Oct 4
Aug 8
Occupational Medicine saves $500 per employee annually
Your employees are your business. How do you, as their employer, help them perform their best every day? By implementing a occupational medicine ...
Read More
Aug 8
Aug 1
Watch for Signs of Heat Distress
It's summer in Houston, and that means heat and humidity are very real factors in many businesses in this part of Texas. At Workplace Safety ...
Read More
Aug 1
