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Get ideas from these office safety tips for your next safety meeting or 5-minute safety talk. Topics include workstation ergonomics, electrical safety, stress, remote work, and more.

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Mold in the workplace: What you need to know

October 27, 2015

Mold can grow virtually anywhere and generally is not a problem. However, issues arise when mold grows indoors.

Office temperatures may affect how much workers eat: study

August 12, 2015

Birmingham, AL – Can your office’s thermostat setting affect how much you eat at work? Recent research from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, indicates “yes.”

Slight increase in walking can benefit sedentary workers: study

May 5, 2015

Salt Lake City – Adding two minutes of walking per hour may help office workers offset the ill effects of sitting, according to a study from the University of Utah.

Tablet use puts strain on neck: study

April 8, 2015

Pullman, WA – Looking at a tablet computer puts 3 to 5 times more strain on users’ neck muscles than when the neck is not bent, recent research from Washington State University indicates.

Online program emphasizes office ergonomics

February 27, 2015

Toronto – As part of International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day (which takes place annually on Feb. 28), office workers can use a new online training program to learn about the importance of ergonomics and how to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Study finds few health benefits from treadmill desks

February 11, 2015

Workers who use treadmill desks experience a slight increase in physical activity but reap few health benefits, a study from Oregon State University suggests.

NIOSH seeks feedback on prolonged standing

February 3, 2015

Tom Musick

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NIOSH wants to hear from employers and workers alike about their experiences with prolonged standing at work. How have employers addressed the issue? Which strategies have worked, and which strategies have not worked?

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Employers can take steps to help keep teleworkers safe

January 25, 2015

Tom Musick

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Telework can offer plenty of benefits for employers and employees alike. But how can companies promote safety for workers who are out of sight, working from a home office? Learn some tips from safety professionals, human resources directors and other telework experts.

The health effects of prolonged sitting

December 22, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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It’s becoming more well-known that sitting for long periods is not healthy. This puts millions of office workers at risk. But do you know exactly what prolonged sitting does to your body? Watch two videos to learn about the health effects of sitting – and what you can do to soften the damage.

Take steps to prevent eyestrain

September 28, 2014

Do you ever find yourself rubbing your eyes, blinking repeatedly and looking away from your computer screen? You may be experiencing eyestrain.

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