Effects of Carrying a Briefcase Heavy briefcases worn over one shoulder cause uneven weight distribution across the back muscles and may restrict blood flow at the shoulder. Heavy briefcases place extra pressure on the nerves of the neck and shoulders and can result in pain in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Pain may be
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Effects of a Heavy Suitcase. Lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, and dragging heavy loads involve static and dynamic efforts, which cause strain on muscles and joints, and wear and tear on the back.
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Aching backs and shoulders? Tingling arms? Weakened muscles? Stooped posture? Does your child have these symptoms after wearing a heavy school backpack? Carrying too much weight in a pack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to pain and strain. Parents can take steps to help children load and wear backpacks the correct way
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Get a Return on Your Immunization Up to 20% of the nation's workforce gets sick with the flu each year, and each of those employees loses an average of 5 work days annually Companies lose millions of dollars due to absenteeism and increased medical costs Make it a policy to vaccinate your employees against the
If you, your employees or your friends plan to travel outside the country, you may need immunizations to protect yourself against diseases that are not common in the United States. We can help assist you in determining and administering the proper vaccines and medications you need to have for a healthy trip abroad.
Federal Aviation Administration - Medical Certificate Requirements When do I need a medical certificate? You need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane, helicopter, gyroplane, or airship. We suggest you get your medical certificate before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming a pilot before
Job Applicant and Employee Assessments Occupational Health Partners will help you determine whether job applicants or current employees are medically and physically able to perform their roles. We know that keeping your workforce healthy, safe, and productive is important to you, and it’s important to us too. Our occupational health specialists perform physicals and help to promote health
The Department of Transportation requires some drivers to get regular physicals to make sure they can drive safely. If any of the following apply to you, you must get a DOT physical and carry a DOT medical certificate when you drive a commercial vehicle.
Routine, random drug testing is of tantamount importance for employers maintaining a Drug Free Workplace. We perform pre-employment screening, loss or accident testing, random drug testing.
When on-the-job injury does occur the team at Occupational Health Partners provides you and your employee with high quality prompt treatment and injury management. Wait times are minimal at Occupational Health Partners due to efficient patient flow and treatment protocols without sacrificing quality medical care.
We offer customized, active rehabilitation programs to help patients return to work. Our primary goals are to help patients understand their injury, maximize their daily functioning, and attain a lasting return to work by reducing the impact of medical, physical, functional, and psychosocial barriers to recovery.
As a condition of employment, many employers require pre-employment physicals for jobs with certain requirements.
