Opioid drugs can provide short-term relief to individuals suffering from severe pain. But the high cost and high rates of opioid abuse and misuse can create problems for employers. The Problem Opioid pain relievers (also called narcotics) derive from opium. They include morphine, heroin, oxycodone, and the synthetic opioid narcotics. Narcotics work by binding to...
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Why Stress Is a Work Safety Problem
Short-lived or infrequent episodes of stress pose little risk. But when stressful situations go unresolved, the body is kept in a constant state of activation, which increases the rate of wear and tear to biological systems. Ultimately, fatigue or damage results, and the ability of the body to repair and defend itself can become seriously...
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