An occupational health nurse (OHN) has the experience to develop programs in any of the following areas.  Improving the health and work safety of all employees in any company will be a financial asset.  Can you ignore this fact?  You can afford an OHN!

Ø      Health and safety programs

Ø      Hazard identification and WHMIS training

Ø      Ergonomic assessments to prevent repetitive strain injuries

Ø      Accident investigation and injury prevention

Ø      CPR, First Aid training

Ø      Due diligence, duty to accommodate

Ø      WCB, disability management, return to work programs

Ø      Policy development, statistical health and safety data

Ø      Environmental issues: air quality, noise, chemical monitoring

Ø      Stress, work & family balance counselling

Ø      Disaster planning

Ø      Blood pressure screening

Ø      Employee assistance programs

Ø      Specific health monitoring, such as lung function tests and blood lead levels

Ø      Smoking cessation

Ø      Hearing conservation

Ø      Employment medical health monitoring

Ø      Musculoskeletal injury prevention

Ø      Nurse/management consultation

Ø      Health promotion/lifestyle management