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One in 12 full-time workers in the United States acknowledges having used illegal drugs in the past month, the government reports Most of those who report using illicit drugs are employed full-time, with the highest rates among restaurant workers, 17.4 percent, and construction workers, 15.1 percent, according to a federal study being released Monday. About 4 percent of teachers and social service workers reported using illegal drugs in the past month, which was among the lowest rates. Read more
In 1990, Occupational Health Group (OHG) was initiated with the vision to provide high quality occupational health care to business and industry in North Alabama. Over the past 18 years, OHG has provided the highest quality occupational health, workers' compensation injury treatment and wellness services to over 5,000 employers in the North Alabama and Southern Tennessee areas. We are dedicated to quality patient care, employer service, customer satisfaction, and the demand for the comprehensive combination of quality programs customized to meet each employer's unique needs.
Our clinics are built upon the strengths and resources of our expert medical staff. Our physicians are dedicated occupational medicine providers who fully understand occupational health needs and the desire to provide high quality care and service while maintaining costs.
To learn more about how OHG can benefit you and your employees, please take a moment to browse our site. Then contact an OHG representative so we can assist you with the total occupational health of your company.
Cold Weather Hazards
Very cold temperatures, like very hot ones, can be hazardous
to your health. Proper dress and some sensible practices can
prevent a lot of the problems associated with cold weather. In
addition knowing the symptoms of danger and how to treat them
can keep problems that do occur from becoming disasters.
PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDS
The best way to deal with cold problems is to prevent them in the first place. The most sensible approach is to limit exposure to cold, especially if its windy or damp.
If you know youre going to be in cold conditions, dont bathe, smoke, or drink, alcohol just before going out.
Dress for conditions in layers of loose, dry clothes. The most effective mix is cotton or wool underneath, with something waterproof on top.
Get dried or changed immediately if your clothes do get wet.
Be sure to cover hands, feet, face, and head. A hat is critical because you can lose up to 40 percent of your body heat if your head isnt covered.
Keep moving when youre in the cold.
Take regular breaks in warm area. Go where its warm any time you start to feel very cold or numb. Drink something warm, as long as it doesnt contain alcohol or caffeine.