Employee Safety and Health Management Blog

For months, the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for the workplace.  How can we make sure our facilities are clean and disinfected?  How do you set up support systems for employees as they return to work and adjust to the new normal?  Is it possible to create a plan for a safe work environment that Read More »

PRESS RELEASE AXIOM MEDICAL LAUNCHES CUTTING EDGE CHECKIN2WORK APP NEW TOOL ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS TO MANAGE A HEALTHY WORKPLACE FOR EMPLOYEES   HOUSTON (June 3, 2020) – Axiom Medical, a longtime leader in occupational health services for employers, announced it has launched the cutting edge CheckIn2Work app, a first of its kind technology providing workplace point-of-entry Read More »

The CDC has now extended isolation for employees suspected to have COVID-19. Employees who experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, but have not been tested may return to work when they have met the following criteria: Fever free for at least 72 hours (without the use of medication that reduces fever) Respiratory symptoms have improved At Read More »

In case you missed the COVID-19:  What’s Next for the Workplace Webinar, we have you covered!  Take a look at some of the many questions submitted, with answers provided by both Mark Robinson, Axiom Medical’s President, and CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Cherry. “Different Normal” for Business The US Surgeon General has spoken Read More »

Press Release The Woodlands, TX – April 1, 2020 – Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the tremendous impact their Rapid Response Contagious Respiratory Illness Assessment (CRIA) Program is making in the battle against coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace.  Since the official program launch Read More »

Miss the COVID-19 Workplace Town Hall LIVE event?  No worries!  We have highlighted several of the questions and answers, provided by Dr. Scott Cherry, Axiom Medical’s Chief Medical Officer. Returning to Work Question:  Mark asked, “If a person tests positive for COVID-19, when are they cleared to return to work?” Answer:  You want to utilize Read More »

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, telehealth is an increasingly valuable tool in the fight against the spread of infection within the workplace. Exposed or potentially exposed employees have access to the care they need, helping to mitigate the spread of illness without sacrificing the quality of care. Here’s a closer look at why telemedicine Read More »

Dear Valued Client, Given our position as a leading provider of Occupational Health services and a trusted advisor to our clients and their employees, as you would expect we have been closely monitoring the information available from credible sources on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. Many clients have reached out to us for advice and support Read More »

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread around the globe including the United States, employers are actively seeking solutions to prevent the spread of disease.  Given the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person, now is the time to understand and address frequently asked questions about respirators and Read More »

Want to make any safety and health representative nervous?  Mention the phase emergency department (ED) and its mission accomplished!  Why?  Typically, it is the over-treatment of injuries and the risk of managing recordability outcomes.  Tack on the number of opioid prescriptions being written and it’s no wonder emergency departments across the country carry a bad Read More »