Minnesota Occupational Heath

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Minnesota Occupational Health
1661 Saint Anthony Avenue, #2
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone:
(651) 842-5259

Web site:
www.mohonline.com

Email:
bweeks@summitortho.com

Insurance Providers

Aetna
Any Medicare Replacement Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Plus
Cigna
Comprehensive Care Systems
Health Partners
Humana Gold
Medica Choice
Medica Premier
Medica Primary
Medicare Part B
Minnesota Medical Assistance
Patient Choice Wausau
Preferred One
Railroad Medicare
Select Care
Tricare
Ucare Minnesota

February 2009
Issue 3

Causes of Workplace Injuries

Minnesota workplace injuries reached an all-time low in 2007, according to findings from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry.

Pre-Placement Testing for Safety’s Sake
By Bob Weeks, Minnesota Occupational Health

Physical exams and functional capacity testing can help companies ensure that an applicant is fit to meet the requirements of a job. As a result, pre-placement testing can help companies reduce on-the-job injuries each year.

Managing Employee Stress

Stress on the job. It can have an effect on your employees, their job performance, and their health and safety. There are ways to help manage and reduce stress.

Guidelines for Work Safety, Part 2

Creating and maintaining a safe work environment is an ongoing challenge. While injuries in the factory, warehouse, construction site, or office are inevitable, steps can be taken to reduce aches and pains.

Featured Physician: Larry Stern, M.D.

Larry Stern, M.D. treats work-related injuries, as well as other orthopedic conditions. An orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, Dr. Stern has extensive experience in treating injuries from foot to shoulder.