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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.

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.

A+A 2019: Leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work

The recent staging of A+A – the Leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work – closed in Düsseldorf, Germany to record results: 2,121 exhibitors from 63 nations showcased their innovations to over 73,000 trade visitors.

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.

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.

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.

Pregnant Worker Accommodation Bill May Be on Its Way to the House

Pregnant Worker Accommodation Bill May Be on Its Way to the House

An update to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act sponsored by a Democrat could make changes in how pregnant workers are accommodated in the workplace. It’s gaining much Democratic support, but many Republicans are still reluctant.

Predicting Workplace Violence: The Problem with Profiles

Predicting Workplace Violence: The Problem with Profiles

Stopping workplace violence is a high priority for anyone filling a supervisory position in their organization. Unfortunately, there are several commonly held myths about effective strategies for doing so.



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.

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How Amazon's NYCOSH Scrape Serves As Warning To Business Owners

For business owners, this should be enough of a shakeup to ensure they keep their health and safety standards high.

Workplace Laws Your Employer Might be Violating

Workplace Laws Your Employer Might be Violating

The U.S. News and World Report reminds readers of laws you should be aware of in the workplace. No one is above the law—not even your boss.

New from OH&S: SafetyPod

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New from OH&S: SafetyPod

OH&S recently launched SafetyPod, a podcast aimed at diving deeper into industry-related topics.

The Power of Proprioception——A Vital Tool in Reducing the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace

The Power of Proprioception——A Vital Tool in Reducing the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace

Understanding proprioception can help to interpret how correct movement requires well-organized, accurate signals from the muscles firing to the brain. These pointers can be easily manipulated simply by becoming more aware of movement behavior. Awareness of correct movement execution redistributes the signals, decreasing the likelihood of injury.

Construction Industry Is Seeing a Growing Demand for Workers

Construction Industry Is Seeing a Growing Demand for Workers

Trends around the country suggest that the construction industry is having increasing trouble finding people to hire and work overtime. Now, companies and projects are suffering because of it.

Connecticut Restaurant Penalized for Violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

After an investigation by the Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Nolita Risorante’s owner has paid $19,657 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 14 current and former employees to resolve violations of FLSA.

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.

Department of Labor Announces Final Rule for Unemployment Insurance Drug Testing

As of early October, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule for drug testing potential employees. The new rule will supposedly provide greater flexibility and broader coverage than the previous rule.

NIOSH and America Achieves Build A Safety Training Curriculum for Future Workers

NIOSH and America Achieves Build A Safety Training Curriculum for Future Workers

A recent collaboration between NIOSH and the not-for-profit America Achieves released Quest for Success – a free curriculum for educators, schools, and students to learn about future workforce safety and health.

OSHA Requests Information on Online Outreach Training

In an effort to improve its existing Online Outreach Program, OSHA is requesting information and feedback on a variety of topics to assess if the new model addresses issues associated with the existing online model.

New Data Reports that Construction Employment Has Increased in 29 States

The Labor Department says that between August 2018 and August 2019, the construction industry saw an increase in jobs, particularly in states like Texas and Florida.

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