Is medical examination mandatory for workers?
Health can have important implications for occupational safety. And in that sense, medical examination is one of the weapons that companies have to prevent occupational hazards.
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What is Industrial Hygiene? Importance and application of a Plan
Some jobs may have certain factors that are harmful to our health. Industrial hygiene, within the Occupational Risks Prevention (ORP) is used to anticipate the different damages that arise during the work activity. For this, the consequences must be identified, controlled and evaluated.
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Occupational Risks Prevention: Psychosocial Risks
Beyond the direct risks related to the activity performed, the prevention of occupational risks must take into account the so-called psychosocial risks. This article explains what they are and how can we approach their different aspects.
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Sports, Work Hazard Prevention and Productivity
There is a clear relationship between sports, work hazard prevention and productivity. Companies are increasingly concerned about working on aspects that affect the productivity of their employees, and sport is undoubtedly one of the most relevant.
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Back to work: Occupational hazards
The return to work may be complicated, especially if it is a repetitive job. This is one of the factors that can increase occupational hazards. Given this possibility, it is important to have a good attitude and focus quickly in order to adapt yourself to work again.
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Get ready for the heat during the workday in summer
Summer is here and high temperatures come with it. Many are lucky enough to work in spaces with air conditioning, so heat is not a problem for their health and productivity, but others are not so lucky and heat is always present during their workday.
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Do you know the Occupational Risk Prevention signs in your work environment?
Every day we see a multitude of signs in our workplace and, sometimes, we do not understand their meaning, so we can run the risk of suffering an injury or an occupational accident. Knowing the Occupational Risk Prevention signs is essential to improve our occupational…
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What is the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how do we heal it?
Does your wrist hurt? Do you feel unable to perform daily tasks such as taking a breakfast cup or brushing your teeth? Maybe this is because the median nerve of your wrist is compressed or pinched, that is, you suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
