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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.



Safety Tips for Taxi Drivers: How to Prevent Robbery and Violence

Safety Tips for Taxi Drivers: How to Prevent Robbery and Violence

Driving a taxi comes with some serious risks, and many drivers experience some form of assault or robbery on the job. NIOSH provides these tips on how to stay safe as a professional driver.

How Cannabis and the Workplace Safety Coexist—or Don’t

How Cannabis and Workplace Safety Coexist——or Don’t

The Occupational Medical Society urges U.S. Congress to consider the implications for workplace safety should marijuana be legalized.

One in Five Adults Have a Mental Illness, Yet Workplaces Still Stigmatize

One in Five Adults Have a Mental Illness, Yet Workplaces Still Stigmatize

Everyone is affected by mental health: you either deal with a mental illness, or you know someone who does. Even though many adults suffer from mental illnesses, they still feel stigmatized and unsupported in the workplace.

Using Smart Tech In The Workplace To Tackle “Sick Building Syndrome”

Using Smart Tech In The Workplace To Tackle Sick Building Syndrome

Keeping staff happy and healthy is both ethically and financially important, and taking care of the workplace environment is central to this. With the development of smart tech, companies are increasingly able to combine human feedback with more accurate monitoring to ensure that phenomena such as “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS) occur less frequently and with less impact.

Vaping Now Linked to Cancer? A Recent Study Linking Lung Cancer to Mice Suggests A Possibility

Vaping Now Linked to Cancer? A Recent Study Linking Lung Cancer to Mice Suggests A Possibility

As the vaping epidemic continues to unfold and researchers continue to link certain substances to lung illnesses, a recent study by New York University tested nicotine e-cigarette vapor on mice. The results were alarming—and cancerous.

Study Shows that Regular Exercise Makes Your Brain Healthier, Too

Study Shows that Regular Exercise Makes Your Brain Healthier, Too

Based on a recent study, scientists say that if you can walk this far in two minutes, you’re much smarter than the average. And even if you can’t, with a little effort, you might be able. In the process, you’ll improve your physical and mental health.

Diesel Emissions Aren’t Just Harming the Environment: Professional Drivers in Congested Cities are Most Affected

Diesel Emissions Aren’t Just Harming the Environment: Professional Drivers in Congested Cities are Most Affected

Until recently, not much research had been done on the professional drivers’ occupational health—especially those working in cities with high levels of traffic. One recent study shows taxi drivers in particular experience high exposure levels to black carbon.

Optimizing Safety For Older Workers

Optimizing Safety For Older Workers

An older workforce is beneficial to employers as they’re more experienced and knowledgeable. However, it’s also important that organizations understand the needs of aging workers in order to ensure their safety and boost productivity.

The 2019 Flu Vaccine: Updated and Important for All

The 2019 Flu Vaccine: Updated and Important for All

With flu season right around the corner, experts are encouraging everyone—starting at 6 months of age—needs the newly improved vaccine.

Tests Show Bootleg Vapes Are Riddled with Toxins

Tests Show Bootleg Vapes Are Riddled with Toxins

With the increase in vape-related illnesses and deaths, scientists have been on a hunt to figure out what is causing people to fall ill. Tests are showing that a number of troublesome substances are in bootlegged vapes.

Be Prepared for Emergencies

A thorough hazard evaluation will help determine what each worksite needs.

The Worker Exposure Plan

The Worker Exposure Plan

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