Assist employers in establishing preventive programs to reduce work injuries. Provide employers with advice to assist them with compliance with a number of Federal, State, and NIOSH requirements.Minnesota Occupational Health (MOH)has several programs that are tools in preventing injuries.A. Drug testing- employees that use drugs are injured more, have decreased productivity, and are absent more. MOH will work with employers to develop a drug testing program, including development of… Show more Assist employers in establishing preventive programs to reduce work injuries. Provide employers with advice to assist them with compliance with a number of Federal, State, and NIOSH requirements.Minnesota Occupational Health (MOH)has several programs that are tools in preventing injuries.A. Drug testing- employees that use drugs are injured more, have decreased productivity, and are absent more. MOH will work with employers to develop a drug testing program, including development of a drug policy and helping them roll their program out to their employees. Today with increased drug use and more employers testing , those employers that don't test will see an increase of individuals that abuse drugs enter their work force. In some states having post-accident drug testing in place after a work injury will save the employer the cost of injury care if the test is positive. January 6, 2020 , the FMCSA Clearing House will be another tool that will assist employers with a drug free workplace. MOH is available to help employers with the process and answer questions related to testing and compliance.B. Isokinectic testing and work simulation - Implementing an effective new hire physical program will give the employer another tool in preventing “ Gillette” injuries. Matching applicants capabilities with essential is invaluable to a safe working environment and hence prevention of injuries.MOH has opened a new Occupational Health clinic in Shakopee , which is a full service facility , offering walk in injury care, OSHA compliance medical exams by a board certified Occupational Health physician, and state of the art work performance center with services provided by a certified occupation therapist for new hire work performance testing , and work hardening programs that facilitate getting injured workers back to full unrestricted employment.C. Job Ergonomics and on-site education of proper body mechanic and stretch flex programs. Show less

Same as currently providing with Minnesota Occupational Health