Worker health and wellness

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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.

Menomenee Falls, WI — Although handwashing has become more common during cold and flu season, nearly 4 out of 5 people who were part of a recent survey say they’ve seen others leaving public restrooms without washing.

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services is including fentanyl in its drug testing panels for federal workplace programs.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is taking several actions, including a partial ban, to protect workers against exposure to ethylene oxide, under a new interim registration review decision.

Hamilton, Ontario — Helping employers “start their journey toward a mental health program” is the aim of a new toolkit from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

Washington — Employees in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder are the focus of a new wellness resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Brighton, England — A four-day workweek benefits workers physically and mentally, results of a recent medical trial out of England show.

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.

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.