Safety
Caring for Injuries After Returning to the Construction Workplace
Effective injury care in the construction industry goes beyond rest and includes active steps to promote healing, reduce expenses and ensure workplace safety, while addressing social needs and maintaining a positive outlook during recovery.
By Sandra Fakult MD, MROCC
August 8, 2024
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by Sandra Fakult MD, MROCC
Sandra Fakult, MD, MROCC, is a director of medical operations for Concentra with 20 years' occupational medicine experience. She is board-certified in internal medicine and is a certified medical review officer.
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