Occupational medicine specialists help people in a variety of ways. Specially trained in injury treatment and prevention, performance improvement, and employment physicals, these providers help develop safe and productive work environments and improve a person’s ability to function in their daily life. Here are more facts about occupational medicine that you should know. Occupational Medicine
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Driving is a very serious responsibility. To help ensure public safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all commercial drivers have a valid medical certificate – also called a DOT card. A DOT medical card is a document showing you have received clearance from a certified medical examiner that you are fit to
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Driving can be physically taxing. So, to ensure that a driver is in the right condition to drive, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandated all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders receive a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card. DOT medical card is a certificate a commercial driver gets to demonstrate that he/she
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A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a head-to-toe physical assessment that ensures you meet all the health standards required to drive a commercial vehicle. Even the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandated DOT physicals to make sure you have no medical condition or physical limitation restricting your ability to drive a commercial
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If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about your health until something goes wrong. And even then, it’s often difficult to know where to turn for help. You might go to your regular doctor, but if the problem is work-related, they might not have the right expertise or knowledge to treat you. That’s
READ MOREBenefits of Getting a DOT Medical Card
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), there are more than 13.3 million people who work in transportation and transportation-related industries, accounting for roughly 9.1 percent of employees in the United States. If you want to pursue a career in the transport sector as a driver of a commercial vehicle, your first step is to secure a DOT
READ MOREWhat Is Occupational Health and Why Is It Important?
Occupational health is a medical subspecialty that deals with maintaining the health and safety of workers. This covers everything from injury treatment and prevention to workspace ergonomics to the elimination of hazards to mental and physical well-being, so it benefits both employee and employer. The approach to occupational health is both proactive and reactive, helping
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