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Night shift workers typically get one to four fewer hours of sleep a day than day shift workers, the American College of Chest Physicians says.

A look at the “non-siloed approach” to safety and well-being.

How can employers help employees who’re working remotely stay safe and healthy? We’ve got expert advice.

Rewarding employees with pizza may be a popular way to celebrate a workplace success, but it isn’t exactly the healthiest choice. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says employers should “encourage healthier food and beverage choices at workplace meetings, conferences, parties and other events.”

According to Injury Facts, a website maintained by the National Safety Council, nearly 5,500 workers died on the job in 2022. How many of those workers could have been saved with CPR?

OSHA’s “Safe Workplace Good Headspace” initiative highlights ways employers can make a difference.

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. 

Working outdoors in the heat puts you at risk of becoming dehydrated. But what exactly does that mean?

Is your shoulder stiff after a day at work? Can you rotate your arm? Do you feel as though it’s not operating at full strength?

After a brain injury, a person “may experience difficulty performing his or her job safely, or in the same manner,” according to the Brain Injury Association of America. “Some may find they need to find other employment, while others can request adaptions in their workplace to accommodate their new needs.”