Drug testing is a common pre-employment requirement across the country, with many states making it mandatory for a wide variety of jobs—both professional and blue-collar. Since their inception during the Reagan administration, workplace drug tests have numbered in the tens of millions. The rationale behind this is that a drug-free work environment helps ensure workplace…
The neck also referred to as the cervical spine, is one of the body’s most complex structures and holds many vital functions. The neck is responsible for stabilizing, supporting the full weight of the head— which weighs approximately 12 pounds, on average—and allowing it to turn and flex in different directions. However, the same flexibility…
Low back pain is very common and can be debilitating. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons why people visit the doctor. Whether your back pain is work-related, due to an accident, caused by athletics, or the result of a degenerative condition, a chiropractor may provide the pain relief you desperately need….
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical isn’t aimed at testing your driving skills. Instead, it is to assess your health conditions to determine if you’re physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle. Is there anything that can hinder you from passing a DOT physical? There are a number of reasons why you may fail a…
Workplace injuries are sometimes inevitable. When they occur, it is important to take the right steps. Most people are unaware of what to do until a workplace injury actually occurs. At WorkPartners Occupational Health, we routinely help employers and employees with work-related injuries. In fact, we can provide treatment for a variety of work-related injuries….
Over the years, WorkPartners Occupational Health specialists have seen firsthand an uptick in the number of drug and alcohol tests requested by employers. Substance abuse is becoming more common in our society, and because of the direct and indirect harm it does to employers, employees, and places of work, more places of employment are requiring…
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is cognizant of how Illicit drug use by people operating commercial vehicles is especially detrimental to the transportation industry as well as to the traveling public. This is why it requires companies in the transportation industry to have their employees in safety-sensitive positions participate in the DOT Drug Testing Program….
As with any health care professional, you want to pick the best chiropractor for you. There are plenty of practitioners nationwide, so it might be a daunting task to find the best chiropractor in your area. If you live in or near Grand Junction, Colorado, we’ve put together a few tips to help you in…
Worker’s compensation entails a lot of moving parts, including your health and finances. Therefore, you can expect to discuss a variety of worker’s comp topics with WorkPartners occupational health specialists who are experts in occupational medicine in Grand Junction, CO. How Long You’ll Be Off Work One of the major topics you’ll discuss when you…
You may be asked to undergo a drug test for a variety of reasons, including employment. However, with the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, the procedure has become a challenge for healthcare providers and patients alike. Adjusted protocols are created to guide clinicians on when and how to conduct drug tests for patients. The…
A position of employment that requires a high standard of safety for both the employee and the public necessitates a pre-employment physical, specifically a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, in order to obtain a commercial driver’s license. A DOT physical is mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and their guidelines for employee…
If you sustain an on-the-job injury, do you know what protocols to follow? Where should you go for assistance? Will your health insurance cover all of the medical costs – or how does that even work in this case? For employees, especially those who are involved in physically hazardous and demanding jobs, it is important…
