Occupational Health, also referred to as Occupational Medicine or simply “Occ Med,” is a branch of preventive medicine that focuses on the interrelationship between the work (the job tasks including physical and cognitive demands), the worker (including their physical, psychological, and medical status, and functional abilities), and the workplace (including work conditions [e.g., temperature, environment], workplace hazards [e.g., noise, chemicals]) and the impact they have on one another.
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DriverCheck Wins National Family Enterprise of the Year Award!
DriverCheck is thrilled to receive the National Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA). This prestigious award, is given annually by Family Enterprise Canada to celebrate and acknowledge the significant contributions Canadian family businesses make to both their local communities and the national economy.
Are Your Drivers Fit to Drive? Occupational Health Tests and Commercial Driver Safety
Commercial drivers, in particular, are required to maintain a high level of fitness to operate their vehicles safely. This is where occupational health tests come in. By identifying drivers who may be under the influence, employers can prevent accidents and protect the safety of their employees and the public.
Quantitative Hearing Protection Fit Testing Now Available in Alberta
DriverCheck is now offering quantitative hearing protection fit testing at our Calgary and Edmonton West clinic locations.
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Now Available in Alberta: Qualitative Hearing Protection Fit Testing!
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FMCSA Regulatory Change Coming to 413 (Effective Jan. 6, 2023)
Effective January 6th, 2023, the current requirement to complete a drug and alcohol background check using Form 413 when hiring a new driver will no longer be required. This is because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will contain the minimum 3-year history on most regulated drivers, as required under the DOT drug and alcohol regulation Title 49 CFR Part 382.413.