by lisap | Mar 6, 2015 | Monthly Tip
The five leading causes of workplace injuries accounted for about 65% of workers compensation costs in 2012. Overexertion – or injuries related to lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or throwing – was the top cause of workplace injury in 2012,...
by lisap | Feb 3, 2015 | Monthly Tip
Early return to work after an injury or illness offers benefits to both the employee and the company. The savings and benefits apply to both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. The longer an employee is out of work, the larger the claim becomes,...
by lisap | Jan 5, 2015 | Monthly Tip
From my experience it is not often that true brachial plexus injuries are seen in the work place, but when they do occur, treatment can be delayed or aggravated due to misdiagnosis and missed symptoms. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves originating from the...
by lisap | Nov 10, 2014 | Monthly Tip
With the Holidays around the corner, we will soon be immersed with preparations and planning for family gatherings and all of the festivities that come with it. We will be making lists and thinking of what to give thanks for – with some easy choices such as...
by lisap | Oct 3, 2014 | Monthly Tip
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged that prescription drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury-related deaths in America, surpassing auto accidents. More trouble is on the way with Zohydro ER, the first pure opiate painkiller. It...
