In the United States, approximately two out of every five workers are at work during non-traditional times. Shift work sleep disorder occurs when an employee’s work schedule disrupts their circadian […]
Safety Tips for Shift Workers More
Healthcare workers, and the facilities that employ them, have been an integral part in keeping the public healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many times, working in such high-risk settings put
OSHA Announces Boost in Hospital Inspections More
Image: Alice Hamilton, age 24. Michigan Historical Collections, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.  We have seen time and time again, the enormous benefit that safety and health agencies provide
Alice Hamilton – The Mother of Occupational Health More
What DOT drivers need to know about sleep apnea Because sleep apnea affects the quality of sleep, it also affects alertness and performance during the day. This is particularly concerning
DOT Drivers and Sleep Apnea More
Each year, the number of workers who are absent or need to cut back hours drastically spikes during December through March. While this is typical of the cold and flu
January Experiences Higher Rates of Health-related Workplace Absenteeism More
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways of the lungs, making them narrow and inflamed. While it is the one of the most common long-term diseases in children,
What is Occupational Asthma? More
The final step of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2016 rule on minimum training requirements for entry-level drivers was launched on February 7th. The online Training Provider Registry is
FMCSA Launches Training Provider Registry for Entry-level Drivers More
Employee cardiovascular disease has a direct effect on employers. Employees with cardiovascular diseases lost 56 hours more per year in productivity and on average lost 13 workdays per year per
The United States Department of Labor is urging healthcare facilities and their providers to employ more effective safety and health programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. healthcare
Calls to Reduce Injuries and Illness in Healthcare Workers More
Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Tests) measurers lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. It is the most common type of pulmonary function test
Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests Delayed Throughout Pandemic More
