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Health Researchers Receive $1.2 Million to Improve Air Quality Measurements

Health Researchers Receive $1.2 Million to Improve Air Quality Measurements

Earlier this week, researchers received $1.2 million to develop a model to better measure the effects of particulate air pollution on human health, according to the Milken Institute School of Public Health.

Hacks for Eating Healthier Lunches at Work

The American Heart Association News knows it’s difficult to make work lunches nutritious. Here are a few reasons why most people struggle to eat well during lunch and how you can change that.

One recent study published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence notes that those in construction jobs are most likely to use pain-relieving drugs. This puts them at high risk for injury and overdose fatality.

Construction Workers Most Likely to Use Opioids and Cocaine, According to Recent Study

One recent study published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence notes that those in construction jobs are most likely to use pain-relieving drugs. This puts them at high risk for injury and overdose fatality.

Keeping Postal Service Workers Safe During the Holidays

Postal services are at peak business over the holidays, but that means worker risk for postal service men and women are also high. Here are a few simple things you can do to keep keep mail carriers and USPS drivers safe.

Your Risk for Heart Health Issues Could be Tied to Your Occupation

Your Risk for Heart Health Issues Could be Tied to Your Occupation

A recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions notes that certain types of work have an association with heart disease—especially in women.

Rising Demand for Industrial Safety Gloves and Workplace Safety Regulations

Rising Demand for Industrial Safety Gloves and Workplace Safety Regulations

Did you know that worker hand injuries account for almost one million medical emergencies across America every year?

Vaping Illness Culprit Identified: Vitamin E Acetate

After months of research into what exactly could be causing hundreds of vapers to fall ill from lung diseases, researchers think they’ve found one common suspect.

One New Device Tracks Warehouse Worker Movement to Improve Safety

One New Device Tracks Warehouse Worker Movement to Improve Safety

A monitor device made by startup StrongArm Technologies Inc. tracks employee movement and notifies them when their activity is potentially dangerous—and it’s already helping reduce workplace injuries.



Recent Studies Say Running——Even Once a Week——Can Extend Life Expectancy

Recent studies on a handful of running research finds suggests that people who run, even just once a week or month, have a 27 percent lower risk of premature death.

Sedentary Jobs: How to Minimize the Health Risks

Sedentary Jobs: How to Minimize the Health Risks

American employees who have full-time jobs spend an average of 9.2 hours per day working and a lot of that time is spent sitting down.

OSHA’s Ionizing Radiation Page: A Resource Guide

If you didn’t know, OSHA is working to help protect employees who are exposed to ionizing radiation as an effect of their job environments. Check out the OSHA ionizing radiation page for information on radiation standards, health effects, and control and prevention methods.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is Real, and Here Are Some Ways to Combat It

Seasonal Affective Disorder is Real, and Here Are Some Ways to Combat It

As fall transitions into winter, people are at a higher risk for seasonal affective disorder. If you are one of thousands of people struggling with seasonal depression, here are ways to get out of your slump.

Flicker-Free LED Lighting and Healthier Workplaces: An Analysis

Flicker-Free LED Lighting and Healthier Workplaces: An Analysis

In the quest to ensure a healthier, safer and more productive work environment, lighting innovations can be a central factor. The advent of flicker-free LED lighting offers a promising alternative to fluorescent, incandescent and early-generation LED lighting, even as it significantly reduces maintenance costs.

Daylight Savings Kicks off Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Daylight Savings Kicks off Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Even though Americans gained an hour of sleep this past weekend, workers are still urged to prioritize sleep—especially because driving drowsy is comparable to driving intoxicated.

Fall Out of Risk and into Efficiency Safety Tips for a Successful Fall

Transitioning from relaxed summer days to the longer, weather-prone days of fall can be challenging for an unprepared workforce. Below are a few seasonal safety tips for a successful fall all companies can follow.

New Tuberculosis Vaccine Could be a Game Changer

New Tuberculosis Vaccine Could be a Game Changer

While a new vaccine for TB might not see the market for another couple years, researchers are very optimistic it could be hugely helpful in treating TB worldwide.

Workaholics vs Working Long Hours How They Separately Affect Your Health

After research on people’s work habits, mentalities, and hours, it is clear that there is a difference between simply working a lot and being a workaholic, and it comes down to mentality and coping mechanisms. Both, however, have different effects on your health.

Health and Human Services Awards $2.27 Billion to Help Americans with HIV/AIDS Care

Health and Human Services Awards $2.27 Billion to Help Americans with HIV/AIDS Care

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awards billions in grants to help Americans with access to HIV/AIDS care, support services, and medication.

Adult Sleep Deprivation is on the Rise, Especially for Those in Safety and Health Industries

Adult Sleep Deprivation is on the Rise, Especially for Those in Safety and Health Industries

One recent report analyzed American adult sleeping patterns from 2010 to 2018, and the results showed that Americans are losing sleep on average. This trend was particularly prevalent for professionals in health care and law enforcement, for example.

NSC Releases Federal Policy Position on Cannabis Use in Safety Sensitive Jobs

In a policy position released yesterday, the National Safety Council states that no amount of marijuana or other THC products is allowed for employees working in safety sensitive positions.

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