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Health and Safety Links

Employers Addressing Workplace Obesity
MarketWatch

While many U.S. employers are addressing obesity in the workplace, there is still much progress to be made as well as a need for tools and resources, especially among small and mid-size organizations, according to a survey more than 500 employers conducted by the National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Safety Council (NSC) …

National Safety Month: 5 Tips for a Safer Work Force
EHS Today

Every June, the National Safety Council (NSC) celebrates National Safety Month to educate and influence behaviors around the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. U-Teck offers five safety tips to help employers make the most of National Safety Month and ensure their employees stay safe in the field …

Health of Americans a Mixed Bag: CDC Report
Healthline

There were both good and bad trends in the overall health of Americans in 2011, a new government report shows …

From the Ergonomics Plus blog

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