This years’ Voice of the American Worker Study found that two-thirds of American workers (66%) are experiencing negative effects from economic uncertainty. The recent survey, conducted by the Harris Poll …
Prevent Blindness, the oldest volunteer eye health and safety group in the U.S., has declared March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Each day about 2000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related …
Are your employees stressed out? A recent report reveals just how greatly managers impact the mental health of workers. The Workforce Institute at UKG surveyed 2,200 workers and managers from …
NIOSH has announced a crowdsourcing competition, the Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge. Respirator Fit testing is frequently performed as part of pre-employment and annual exams. Over 3 million employees in the …
Inhaling dust and fumes from commonly used workplace agents could heighten the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study finds. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic autoimmune condition …
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Bloodborne pathogen exposure is a serious risk in a variety of workplaces. When thinking about bloodborne pathogens, healthcare professionals, first-responders, and housekeeping staff may first come to mind but employees …
Despite some people ditching their masks and returning to work, it’s not quite business as usual. COVID-19 cases are rising again. As of December 7, 2022, the current 7-day average …
There is a “compelling argument” that employers should promote substance abuse programs that help employees access treatment. A recent study from the Boston University School of Public Health aimed to …
Employers Should Promote Substance Abuse Programs, Study Suggests More
For months, patients, pharmacists, and doctors have been warning of a shortage of a popular attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication. Patients began noting difficulties when trying to fill their prescriptions as …
Healthcare workers face a wide range of occupational health risks daily. Each day healthcare workers may come across biological, chemical, ergonomic and/or physical hazards. Precautions like PPE and individual administrative …
