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  • Eye Wellness: Eyestrain

    There are many facets of eye wellness, from avoiding eye injury, to proper care for contacts, and even cosmetic eye care. One important topic to cover is eyestrain, which many of us deal with daily. Eyestrain occurs when your eyes …

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    Eye Wellness: Eyestrain

    Posted on March 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment

    There are many facets of eye wellness, from avoiding eye injury, to proper care for contacts, and even cosmetic eye care. One important topic to cover is eyestrain, which many of us deal with daily. Eyestrain occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as driving a car for extended periods, reading or… Read More

    The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Open

    Posted on August 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment

    In the Photo: The Scott Lawson Companies' Team Pictured to the right is The Scott Lawson Companies' foursome at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Open held on July 23, 2012 at the Falmouth Country Club and The Woodlands Golf Club in Falmouth, Maine. As an organization, it's important for us to participate in this annual… Read More

    Successful 3rd Annual Blood Drive & Wellness Fair!

    Posted on July 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment

    In the Photo: The American Red Cross Team; Stephanie Ceccherini of Workforce Wellness; Bob Lipman of WTPL, 107.7 FM, The Pulse; Bob Lobel of WTPL, 107.7 FM, The Pulse; Zach Lawson of The Scott Lawson Companies; and Scott Lawson of The Scott Lawson Companies. The Scott Lawson Companies hosted their 3rd Annual Blood Drive &… Read More

    The Scott Lawson Companies Launch New Online Portal and Updated Website

    Posted on May 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment

    CONCORD, NH--The Scott Lawson Companies, a leading Worker Health & Safety, Workers’ Comp Third Party Administrator and Employee Wellness firm in New England, is pleased to announce it has launched an updated and improved version of its website, www.scottlawsoncompanies.com, and unveiled a new online portal, HealtheRoads™, designed for its wellness program clients, www.healtheroads.com. The upgraded… Read More

    Asbestos & Your Business: How it Impacts Renovations

    Posted on April 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment

    It’s hard to imagine another word that has caused more concern when uttered for such a long time. This word has caused more project delays and cost over runs than any other that comes to mind. We are still constantly bombarded with advertisements from personal injury lawyers, promising you monetary relief from a product that… Read More

    Taking Control of Workers’ Comp Costs

    Posted on March 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment

    In a recent issue of National Underwriter, Dave Lenckus gave readers 3 tips for controlling their organization’s workers’ comp medical costs. Much to our liking, the tips are ones we’ve been giving to our clients for years. Establish a Culture of Safety Proactive loss prevention is absolutely essential for work environments. Maintaining proper safety throughout… Read More

    The Scott Lawson Cos Adds Graphic Designer to Team

    Posted on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment

    CONCORD, NH--The Scott Lawson Companies, a leading Worker Health and Safety, Workers’ Comp Third Party Administrator and Employee Wellness firm in New England, is pleased to announce its recent hire of Bridget Overson, who will join the Sales/Marketing team as Graphic Designer-Marketing & Brand Identity. The decision to hire an in-house graphic designer came as… Read More

    The Importance of Effective Job Hazard Analysis

    Posted on December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    A proactive approach in preventing injuries and accidents in the workplace by observing workplace operations, establishing proper work procedures, and ensuring each employee is properly trained is required to maintain a safe workplace free of hazards.  We here at Comp-SIGMA want to reinforce the importance of using a Job Hazard Analysis; a technique that focuses… Read More

    The Importance of New Hire Orientation

    Posted on October 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    Loss Control wants you to know that when you hire new employees, effective new hire orientation can not only increase production and save money, it could save a life.  Statistics show that somewhere between 75-80% of workers do not receive information or training on how to do their jobs safely.  Historically, new employees have been… Read More

    OSHA’s Injury & Illness Prevention Program

    Posted on August 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    Over the past year, OSHA has been gathering data from trade associations and unions while promoting their initiative I2P2.  The initiative would require workplace managers to implement a Injury and Illness Prevention Program.  According to OSHA, the program “simple requires employers to develop a program to help them find and fix hazards in their workplaces.”… Read More

    Workforce Wellness Client Wins Health Innovator Award!

    Posted on July 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    CONCORD, NH--Workforce Wellness LLC, a subsidiary of the Scott Lawson Companies, is pleased to announce that client, EPTAM Plastics of Northfield, NH, has been named as the latest Health Innovator Award recipient by Harvard Pilgrim Heath Care and New Hampshire Business Review.  The award celebrates and recognizes employers for innovation and sustained efforts in bringing… Read More

    Workforce Wellness LLC Practitioner Achieves WELCOA Faculty Status

    Posted on June 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    Stephanie Ceccherini Joins Elite Group of Business Leaders & Health Professionals CONCORD, NH--Workforce Wellness, LLC, a subsidiary of the Scott Lawson Companies, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Ceccherini, Wellness Coordinator, has achieved WELCOA Faculty Status.  WELCOA, Wellness Councils of America, promotes healthy lifestyles for all Americans, through wellness initiatives at the worksite. Faculty status… Read More

    Look beyond Air Sampling Results

    Posted on June 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    Our company, The Scott Lawson Group, has been conducting various types of industrial hygiene exposure monitoring projects for many years.  Typically we do the work as a result of some sort of complaint situation.  An employee claims to have been exposed to “Methyl ethyl bad-stuff” and the employer (our client) has hired us to “prove”… Read More

    Managing Your Mind and Body: Bikram Yoga

    Posted on June 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    One thing I have struggled with over time is gaining flexibility and managing stress.  Joining the gym, walking and running are all great ways to relieve stress, and stretching helps keep us flexible.  I have always wanted to try Yoga, but never wanted to take that first step and walk into a class.  I had… Read More

    The Scott Lawson Companies Boost Marketing Efforts With New Hire

    Posted on May 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment

    The Scott Lawson Companies, a leading Worker Health and Safety, Workers’ Comp Third Party Administrator and Employee Wellness firm in New England, is pleased to announce its recent hire of Miranda Yeaton, who will join the Scott Lawson team as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. This new position was created in response to current economic… Read More