Every Friday we pass on a few articles, pictures, videos, infographics, etc. we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.

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Fatigue Risk Management Can Improve Workplace Safety
Business Insurance

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.—Implementing a comprehensive fatigue risk management system could improve workplace safety and efficiency, according to a new guidance paper released by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine …

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On Valentine’s Day, Share the Love With Employees
EHS Today 

Valentine’s Day is more than a day of romance: It’s also an ideal time to share the love at work. Even if you can’t afford to give your employees gifts or cash rewards on Valentine’s Day, you can still use this holiday as a way to offer your heartfelt thanks and appreciation …

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OSHA Encourages Adoption of Injury, Illness Prevention Programs
Risk & Insurance

More than 4,500 workers die on the job every year while another 4.1 million suffer a serious job-related injury or illness. Many of these incidents are avoidable, according to OSHA …

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Worker’s Comp Woes: Injured Workers and Opiate Addication
EHS Today 

A workers’ compensation insurance holding company has established a narcotics program to address the problem of injured workers developing opiate addictions that make them unable to return to work in a timely fashion – or at all …

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From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week – The Number One Indicator of Successful Injury Prevention and Wellness Programs (hint: Safety Culture!)