Recent outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu on dairy farms have exposed farmworkers to significant health risks. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for stricter
CDC Urges Stricter PPE Use on Dairy Farms Amid H5N1 Outbreaks More
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses reveals significant improvements in workplace safety for the U.S. private sector in 2023. The report shows that
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Declined Across Industries More
A recent study shows that exposing night shift workers to circadian-informed lighting may significantly improve their sleep quality and reduce human error on the job. A team of researchers led
Circadian-Informed Lighting Enhances Performance and Sleep More
A growing body of research highlights the severe health risks linked to precarious employment. Two recent studies by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) in Ontario emphasize the heightened
Precarious Work Increases Risk of Workplace Injury More
Occupational noise exposure has long been associated with hearing loss. Still, new research suggests it could have even more severe health consequences. A recent study presented at the American College
Chronic Workplace Noise Raises High Blood Pressure Risk More
Although a majority of LGBTQIA+ workers feeling comfortable discussing their sexuality or gender identity openly in their workplace, more than half still report discrimination and prejudice, leading to feelings of
Persistent Challenges Remain for LGBTQIA+ Workers, Survey Shows More
According to a recent survey, nearly half of workers aged 18-25 report feeling lonely and stressed at work. This finding highlights a significant and urgent challenge younger employees face in
Young Workers Report Feeling Lonely and Stressed More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a forecast predicting above-normal hurricane activity for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. As we are currently in the midst of the
NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Hurricane Activity for 2024 More
In 2023, a surge in drug test cheating has reached its highest level in over three decades. According to Quest Diagnostics’ annual Drug Testing Index, the number of substituted and
Workforce Drug Test Cheating Surged in 2023 More
In recent years, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation, providing convenience and flexibility for millions of users. However, a recent study from the University of Illinois Chicago
Survey Finds One-Third of Ride-Share Drivers Have Crashed on the Job More
