Ergo Blog - Ergonomics for Business

..... An October 9th article in the New York Times; Disabled Workers; Employer Fears Are Groundless encompassed all these occupational health issues.  The subtitle sums up the article; “Studies show that hiring the disabled does not lead to higher accommodation costs, worker comp, or sick leave, yet these myths persist.”  This is great news – and likely long known information for most professionals in this field.  We, the occupational health professionals, need to trumpet this fact.  Employers need to understand that fitting the job to the worker or accommodating the worker is not an expensive venture - but rather a cost-effective venture.  ..... (Click Here to continue reading.)

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