Articles Tagged with ''wellbeing''

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Clare Epstein of Vector Solutions spoke to ISHN about why mental health is so important as part of workplace safety initiatives.

On-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to more than 800,000 worker deaths globally each year due to cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, according to recent research.

Promoting “good headspace” means workers are in a healthy, productive mindset to manage thoughts and emotions. 

For decades, the public perception of manufacturing was defined by the "three Ds": dull, dirty, and dangerous. But according to Justin Dugas, that image is officially a relic of the past.

According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics study, white-collar jobs are associated with a considerably higher level of psychological stress. Among those white-collar jobs is daily EHS work.

A truly safe job site prioritizes both physical and mental well-being.

Every safety manager has probably faced this unsettling phenomenon at some point. This is how gaslighting can lead to serious issues in the workplace. 

 Workplace stress can lead to decreased productivity, increased sickness, and higher employee turnover.

A strong safety culture can help your organization have fewer accidents and ensure everyone knows they are collectively accountable.

Onboarding more personnel, especially in compliance officer and senior executive staff roles, has significantly enhanced OSHA’s oversight capacity.