By Richard Bunch, PhD, PT, CBES – CEO, WorkSaver Systems Occasionally, I find that there is some confusion by clinical evaluators and even employers regarding how to properly conduct a post-offer, pre-placement fitness for duty (FFD) evaluation when the test…

First of all, allow me to state the obvious. It is illegal to deny a job to anyone based on gender. Women can and do play invaluable and innovative roles in the job market, including labor intensive jobs. Despite a…

Preventing on the job injuries has never been more important to industries. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are increasing and costing employers over $20 billion a year in direct costs (with a multiple of 3-4 x for indirect costs). The average…

Today, our workforce is undergoing complex changes related to the effects of an uncertain economy and the impact of aging on safe job performance. It has never been more important for industries to take the most effective steps to help…

Wellness Tip of the Month Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CD) resulting in heart attacks and strokes remains the leading cause of death among Americans today. CD affects about 84 million people in this country causing, on average, about 2,200…

Ergonomics Ergonomics, “the study of work” has gain increased importance over the last few years with the graying of the American work force. Since the 1960’s the growth of the U.S. population aged 65 and over has more than doubled….

Wellness Tip of the Month The Harm of Drinking Sugary Drinks (Sodas) One of the many contributors to the epidemic of obesity, in children and adults, is drinking sugar loaded sodas. In fact, Dr. Bunch preaches regularly in his motivational…

Ergonomic Tip of the Month Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls – A Problem Gaining Importance in an Aging Workforce. Accidents involving slips, trips and falls send 9 million people to the hospital each year and are a leading cause of…

Basis for Fit-For-Duty Evaluations of Incumbent Employees as Per EEOC Criteria: Following a request for accommodation Observance of performance problems relate to a known medical condition Observance of symptoms indicating possible medical condition that threatens safety Receipt of “reliable information”…

By Ann Brenoff, AARP, 2012 More than one out of every three boomers — more than 21 million — will be considered obese by 2030. Already, we are the demographic with the highest and fastest-growing rate of obesity. As we…