Every Friday we pass on a few health and safety resources we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.
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Health & Safety Links
310 More Workers Returned Home to Their Families in 2012
EHS Today
Fatal occupational injuries dropped significantly in 2012 compared to 2011, but 12 workers a day still died on the job …
An Apple a Day: To Save a Trillion Dollars, America Must Eat Well
Dr. C Michael Wright
Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Actually, it just might. As a country, we spend billions of dollars on health care costs, much of it related to cardiovascular disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure killed more than 750,000 Americans in 2011, accounting for nearly a third of all fatalities in the United States …
Nebraska Governor Honors Employer Efforts in Promoting Workplace Wellness
HR.BLR
A total of 203 awards have been given since the program began six years ago. Nebraska is one of only a handful of states nationwide honoring wellness efforts of employers. “These awards recognize employers for their serious commitment to employee well-being,” said Gov. Heineman. “Prevention and wellness efforts in the workplace have produced higher productivity, better employee satisfaction and helped control health care costs. Wellness works every time. These programs are helping more Nebraskans lead healthier lives.”
From the Ergonomics Plus blog
From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week:
