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Washington — Worker education and training can help prevent injuries resulting from inhalation of hazardous chemicals and other irritants, NIOSH researchers say.
Boston — Three out of 5 workers with a chronic physical health condition are keeping that information from their employer, according to the results of a new survey out of Harvard University.
Washington — Employers whose approach to workplace safety goes beyond “checking a box” can achieve better business outcomes, a coalition of safety groups that includes the National Safety Council and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals says in a new report.
Bootle, England — The United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive has published new guidance intended to prevent silica dust exposure among workers who cut or work with engineered stone countertops.
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Injuries sustained at work may be harder on workers’ mental health than off-the-job injuries are, researchers from Canada and Australia say.
Arlington, VA — Although the vast majority of workers who were part of a recent survey say they’d be comfortable if a colleague discussed their mental health concerns, almost half believe sharing their own struggles would hurt their career.
Washington — More effective injury surveillance can provide the necessary data to help organizations prevent musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new resource from the National Safety Council.
Helsinki — People who are able to ride a bicycle to work may lower the number of days they call off sick, as well as their risk of long-term sickness-related absences, according to a new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.
Boca Raton, FL — People with chronic low back pain may experience significant improvements in pain-related issues, sleep and more by practicing qigong, Florida Atlantic University researchers say after they studied the effects on a group of military veterans.
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