Spokane Occupational Health Blog
Integrative Medicine Patient Empowerment Explained
This blog post discusses how integrative medicine promotes better patient empowerment for occupational health patients, and how it is different than standard modern western healthcare.
Understanding the Levels of Different Hazmat Suits
A brief survey of the details, differences, and uses of all the different hazmat suit levels.
How to Safely Put On and Take Off a Hazmat Suit
A blog post explaining the basic principles of donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) a hazmat suit. Long story short... peel like a banana!
Sleep Deprivation Solutions for EMS and Industrial Workers
Sleep deprivation solutions for workers with chaotic schedules can start getting the sleep they need. Read our first post on the affects of sleep deprivation.
Understanding Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health
The consequences of sleep deprivation are more than mere physical... they impact you emotionally and harm relationships.
The Physical Impact of Sleep Deprivation
This blog post covers all the various physical consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, with a special focus on firefighters and EMT workers.
What is Sleep and Why it is Important
Understand the importance of what is sleep and why it is important for industrial and emergency workers. Visit our blog for insights.
Obesity in Drivers: How to Measure Bad Fat and Start Losing It
Discover the dangers of obesity in drivers of large vehicles on our blog. Learn about the risks and potential consequences, as well as ways to avoid gaining fat while still being a DOT driver.
Atelectasis Chest X-Ray for Workers: Causes & Treatment
While Guardian Health does ot treat atelectasis, it will show up in our chest xrays if a patient is struggling with respiratory issues. This post talks about the lung, how atelectasis obstructs normal functioning, and how to recognize symptoms.
Causes of Upper Back Pain Explained
Usually we focus on the lower back, but upper back pain (thoracic) can be equally as brutal. Repetitive motions, as well as bad posture, can cause plenty of muscle pain even if the vertebrae are fine. Includes a list of common thoracic spine injuries.