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Aurora, CO — A collaborative research effort is underway to build a toolkit to help construction managers, supervisors and workers identify and address safety and health challenges unique to the industry.

Canberra, Australia — A recently launched series of case studies from Safe Work Australia is intended to help identify on-the-job psychosocial risks, assess and control them, and review control measures.

St. Louis — Older workers who volunteer – even in small amounts – can experience slower biological aging, according to a recent study.

Kerman, Iran — More than 3 out of 5 truck drivers have a musculoskeletal disorder – largely as a result of work-related risk factors – results of a recent research review show.

Los Angeles — Employers who take “organization-level” measures to prevent discrimination may help improve employees’ mental health, researchers say after they surveyed more than 1,500 middle-aged workers.

Sydney — Although standing has gained popularity as a way for workers to counteract the detrimental effects of sitting for extended periods, a new study shows it may not be as healthful as previously believed.

Washington — Construction workers exposed to noise on the job face a higher risk of hearing loss than noise-exposed workers in all other industries do, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

Little Rock, AR — Reinstating employment certificates and allowing restitution to victims of child labor violations could halt the rapid rise in these violations in Arkansas, a new report from an advocacy group contends.

Dallas — Work-related stress could put you on a path to cardiovascular problems in the future, results of a recent study suggest.

Salford, England — Are people at your workplace experiencing back pain after sitting at their desks all day? If so, consider incorporating strength training into your office’s weekly work routine, one expert recommends.