A workplace injury can bring on physical, mental, and even financial distress, especially when you’re not sure as to how long it will take you to fully recover. If you sustained an injury while on the job, visit us at WorkPartners Occupational Health in Grand Junction, Colorado. One of our [Read More]
Occupational Health
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Today’s Working Adults With Neck Pain
Is your occupation and workspace putting undue strain on your cervical spine and neck muscles. If so, occupational therapy from the health experts at WorkPartners Occupational Health can help. Ergonomics and Occupational Health Ergonomics and occupational health go hand in hand. Ergonomics work to [Read More]
Injured at Work? What to Do Next
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 [Read More]
Why Is A DOT Physical Required?
If you want to drive a commercial vehicle for a living, your first step should be to secure a physical assessment clearance from the DOT. You can easily do this by searching for “DOT physical near me.” Occupational health specialists offer this physical evaluation to ensure you're healthy enough to [Read More]
What You Should Do if You Get Injured at Work
If you suffer an injury while performing your work, there are certain steps you should take in order to make the process of receiving workers’ compensation and proper healthcare for your injury as straightforward as possible. Your employer should have a procedure in place to ensure that you have (1) [Read More]
What You Should Know About Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Most companies require potential employees to undergo a drug test before finalizing the job offer. This is the policy for well-established and reputable companies, and it is an expected part of the application process for any position. When a pre-employment drug test is required, the job offer is [Read More]
What To Expect From A DOT Physical
The US Department of Transportation requires drivers to undergo a physical examination every two years. DOT physical examinations evaluate the overall condition of drivers to ensure they are fit to operate commercial vehicles. A DOT physical follows strict guidelines laid down by the Federal Motor [Read More]
FAQs About Occupational Therapy
There is one thing you should prioritize over anything else – and that is your health. Yet, your health is easily taken for granted amid the many demands of work and life. If you’re not taking the time for your health now, it’s incredibly easy to become injured in an accident or from too much muscle [Read More]
Top 3 Reasons to Get a Pre-Employment Physical
Jobs in industries that are considered labor-intensive need to be filled by people who can keep up with the demands of the job. But how do you accurately assess the eligibility of an applicant beyond the resume and interview? Even if you think you have found the perfect candidate to fill a job [Read More]
What Is Occupational Health?
One thing that almost every person has to do in their life is work. It’s a common goal to land a good job with a good employer. And although the salary is important, people today are increasingly focused on proper health and safety factors of the workplace. As people are living longer, long-term [Read More]
