Studies on Shift Workers

Posted on January 25, 2012 by The Seltzer Group

Shift Workers, risk of MS Shift workers at a young age is linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, suggests a new study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Researchers analyzed data from two previous studies and found that people younger than 20 who had worked shifts between 9pm and 7am for at least [...]

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Obesity and the Employer

Posted on January 24, 2012 by The Seltzer Group

It seems the obesity epidemic is making national news almost daily. According to the Center for Disease Control, 33.8% or one third of U.S. adults are obese. The facts are scary and it’s no secret that obesity increases the risk of other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, respiratory [...]

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Exercise at the Office

Posted on January 23, 2012 by The Seltzer Group

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the average adult get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. This may seem like an unreachable goal for most working adults. Our time is filled up with work and household duties, leaving little time to work out. One way to try to [...]

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Employee exercise programs may increase productivity

Posted on January 19, 2012 by The Seltzer Group

A small reduction in work hours that allows for an employee exercise program may be beneficial to a company’s bottom line, suggests a Swedish study published in the August issue of the Journal of Occupational Medicine. As part of the study, employees at a large public dental health organization in Sweden were separated into three [...]

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Eating at your desk could lead to foodborne illness

Posted on January 18, 2012 by The Seltzer Group

According to an ADA survey, 83% of Americans regularly eat at their desks. However, only 36% of survey respondents said they clean their work areas, desktop, mouse and keyboard on a weekly basis; 64% said they do soon a monthly basis or less. A 2007 study from the University of Arizona found that desktops have [...]

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What You Need to Know NOW About Workers Compensation and Claims Management

Posted on October 26, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

Going through our blog archives you will find that we’ve provided tons of information on how to manage your company’s workers compensation systems. Everything from what happens when a claim goes to litigation to avoiding litigation all together, from handling workplace injury claims to preventing them… now you have a chance to hear it straight [...]

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Chimney Safety

Posted on October 19, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

The weather is starting to get colder here in Eastern PA and winter is around the corner.  Now is a great time to check your fireplaces, wood/ coal / gas stoves, furnaces and chimneys.  An issue with the structure of each of these elements could result in some serious safety hazards including contaminated air and [...]

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Human Resources/ Business Trainings

Posted on October 17, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

October What Employers Need to Know NOW About Union Activity and the NLRB 10/27/11 9:30-11:30am Presented by: Attorney Al Marshall Sponsored by: TheSchuylkillChamber of Commerce & The Seltzer Group $25 per person To register contact the Schuylkill Chamber: 570-622-1942 rwagner@schuylkillchamber.com Register TODAY! ____________________________________ November COBRA/ ADA 11/2/2011 9:00am-11:00am Human Resources- The Seltzer Group Cost: $59 [...]

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Health Tip: Packed Lunches

Posted on October 12, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

There are alot of good reasons to  pack your own lunch or your kids’ lunches. It’s a great way to have more control over your nutrition and your wallet, but did you know the way you pack your lunch could make you sick. Check out the following information from the Keystone Insurers Group newsletter. Most [...]

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Health Tip: Protein in your Diet

Posted on October 5, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

The Seltzer Group knows that health is important. Promoting healthy people, families and businesses is part of what we do! Enjoy today’s health tip concerning protein in your diet. How much is the right amount of protein for you? Did you know the CDC recommends 46 grams per day of protein for women over the [...]

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