... Session No. 609 Assessing Physical and Mental Fitness for Work Peter P. Greaney, M.D. President, CEO and Medical Director WorkCare, Inc. Anaheim, California Introduction The workforce is a complex organism that presents multiple challenges for environment, health and safety (EH&S) professionals...

... Introduction As a form of pre-employment evaluation, physical examinations and fitness for duty evaluations have been around for some time. They have enjoyed a fair amount of use across many industries, including public service agencies (police and firefighters) and the trucking industry...

... Introduction Lack of physical fitness (in particular muscle imbalance and inflexibility) is a primary risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) (Whiting & Zernicke, 1998) and is increasingly being addressed by worksite stretching programs. These programs can take many forms, from...

... injuries. Upon further investigation, we found that the approaches used to manage these injuries range widely, from reactive to proactive approaches based on personal wellness, fitness, and individual behaviors, to improving the ergonomics of the workplace. This presentation provides an overview...

... Introduction On June 20, 2002, President George W. Bush signed an Executive Order to promote personal fitness in the general public. The President's concern was the numbers of Americans suffering from lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits, and the failure of current practices...

... Introduction On June 20, 2002, President George W. Bush signed an Executive Order to promote personal fitness in the general public. The president's concern was the numbers of Americans suffering from lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits, and the failure of current practices...

...Session No. 627 Integrating Fitness, Leadership and Safety: A New Approach to Safety for an Aging Workforce Fred Drennan President, Team Safety, Inc. Ojai, California David Richey, Ph.D. Board Chairman Team Safety, Inc. Why integrate fitness and leadership into your safety program? Aging workforce...

...Session No. 708 Integrating Fitness into Your Daily Safety Routine A Team Approach to Minimize the Impact of an Aging Workforce Fred Drennan President Team Safety, Inc. Ojai, CA What is the Safety/Fitness Connection? In 2000, California s Worker s Comp system had the highest comp losses...

... human factors Endocrinology US government health care crisis consumer health HSSE reporting flexibility lifestyle change strategic health management productivity Supervisor injury recognition fitness natural work group Ergonomics Health & Medicine strength overweight Comp...