The Occupational Health Blog

• NMS
• Feb 25, 2022
• Tags: employee health, occupational health

Exposure of chemicals or irritants in the workplace can lead to cases of occupational asthma. Currently, over 300 substances have been identified as known or suspected workplace triggers.

• NMS
• Jan 25, 2022
• Tags: covid19, occupational health, respiratory protection

Since the beginning of the pandemic, many spirometry and pulmonary function tests have been delayed or postponed. Here is the most recent guidance.

• NMS
• Jan 14, 2022
• Tags: covid19, OSHA, occupational health

Just three days after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s emergency standard was scheduled to take effect, the Supreme Court has blocked the vaccination-or-test mandate.

• NMS
• Dec 21, 2021
• Tags: DOT, CDL, occupational health

Anyone applying for or holding a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required to undergo periodic DOT physical examinations. What might cause an individual to be fail the physical exam? Here are some common issues.

• NMS
• Nov 23, 2021
• Tags: hazwoper, employee safety, occupational health, osha medical surveillance

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard applies to employers whose employees respond, investigate, or clean up hazardous materials. Do you know what you and your employees are responsible for during medical surveillance?