Total Worker Health


Delayed September Jobs Report Released

The report shows 148,000 jobs were added in September and the unemployment rate was down to 7.2 percent.

Employee Engagement and Motivation Heightened with Workplace Flexibility

A new study shows that employees who are given a more flexible work schedule may be happier and more hardworking than their counterparts.

eCigarettes to Be Banned from Workplaces?

While traditional smoking is banned in many workplaces across the country, banning eCigarettes is left up to the discretion of the employer.

Mesothelioma, Other Cancers Higher Among Firefighters

A new study involving 30,000 firefighters strengthens the scientific evidence for a relation between firefighting and cancer, the researchers said.

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Proposed Rules Could Affect Local and Foreign Farmers and Food Suppliers

The FDA has proposed a rule to create a Foreign Supplier Verification Program to regulate food imported from abroad, as well as one that would create an accreditation program for third-party auditors.

A Rise in Workplace Bullying

New studies suggest that understanding bosses, a cooperative environment and a social support network are the keys to a healthy workplace free of bullying.

More Confirmation Employee Health Programs Boost Productivity

Health promotion programs also save employers money, a study in the October issue of ACOEM's Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine confirms.

Despite Gains, California Mental Hospitals Still Unsafe

Though steps have been taken to make state-operated mental health institutions safer, violent acts are still occurring.



Can Workplace Stress Cause a ‘Mental Injury’?

A seminar on psychological health suggests that mental injuries exist and should be taken seriously.

The Government Shutdown and its Effect on Food Safety

After a recent outbreak of salmonella present in 18 states, the CDC recalls 30 furloughed employees.

Study Links Survival Rate Rise to Increased Bystander CPR

The study reported this month in JAMA involved patients in Denmark who suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and for whom resuscitation was attempted between 2001 and 2010.

Manufacturing Day Webinar Planned

The Oct. 8 webinar, "Healthier, Safer and More Engaged: Your Guide to Creating Total Worker Health," will address safety and health challenges faced by small and mid-sized manufacturers. CNA and NIOSH are co-hosting the event.

Most Recent SUMER Survey Released by EU-OSHA

Key findings: Job control is decreasing, contacts with the public are increasing, and repetitive and constrained postures are increasing.

Mouthwash and over-the-counter medications can harm workers, who may not be aware of the risks.

Taking Hazards From the Home to the Workplace

Over-the-counter remedies and prescription drugs may affect the health of your workers and at the same time may carry over into the work environment.

Industry Concerned About Administration's New Coal Emissions Rules

New clean-energy rules make some worry about the safety of plant workers and the public.

OSHA Awards $10.1 Million in Susan Harwood Safety and Health Training Grants

The money was awarded to over 70 different nonprofit organizations and community groups.

CDC Foundation Launches Business Pulse

The first Business Pulse coincides with this September's National Preparedness Month and features a business continuity discussion between CDC and UPS.

DOL Announces Minimum Wage and OT Protections Extend to Direct Care Workers

The Department of Labor extends the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime and minimum wage protections to direct care workers, effective Jan. 1, 2015.

Arizona Magazine Pulls Newstand Issues After Mushroom Mixup

The October 2013 issue of Arizona Highways features an item on page 13 identifying the fly agaric mushroom as being edible.

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