Alabama
About Alabama
BlueHive has 242 providers in our network across Alabama where you can order drug screens, DOT physicals, and other occupational health services. The state has a total population of 4,874,747 people. *
Sweet home Alabama is a moderately sized state with over 4,850,000 residents. Hot summers and mild winters, without the population density of its neighboring state, Florida, makes Alabama an optimal place for many people to live.1 As of 2019, Alabama has become a more active state in the healthcare industry; four of the fastest growing jobs in the state include physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, nurse practitioner, and occupational therapist.2 With over 85 different facilities that offer occupational health services, this is no surprise.
When it comes to occupational safety and health administration in Alabama, the state follows federal regulations. There are currently two federal OSHA offices covering private-sector employees and workers; they are located in Birmingham and Mobile.4 As of now, September 2019, The University of Alabama offers the Safe State Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program to employers throughout the state of Alabama for free.3 Learn more about Alabama OSHA here.
Sources:
1. Climate of Alabama. (2019, May 20). Retrieved June 19, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Alabama
2. Kolmar, C. (2019, May 17). These Are The 10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Alabama For 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019, from https://www.zippia.com/advice/fastest-growing-jobs-in-alabama/
3. Safety & Health Consultation. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2019, from https://alabamasafestate.ua.edu/safety-consultation/index.php
4. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (n.d.). Retrieved July 10, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/oshdir/al.html
