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Extreme heat

Extreme heat affects workers in many ways, both long- and short-term

John Heniff
April 14, 2022
Dripping beads of sweat and getting a sunburn aren’t the only signs you’ve been spending too much time in the sun. New research shows the effects of heat and humidity are more far-reaching and affect more body systems than we realized.
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risk management constructs

How employees and organizations can overcome adversity to better handle chronic illness and trauma

Christy Maes Cory Worden M.S., CSHM
April 14, 2022
Within risk management constructs, external risk is as equally valid as internal risk. Natural disasters, external hazardous materials releases, and workplace violence from outside the organization can harm employees and affect organizational operations as much or more than inter-workplace hazards.
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Atlas industrial athlete

A comprehensive guide to the emerging field of athletic trainers and industrial athletes

Jack Hoffman, MAT, AT
April 12, 2022

 Workplace early intervention programs help reduce the occurrence of sprain, strain, and repetitive motion injuries in the workplace. The way we prepare for physical tasks associated with the workplace really does matter. Workplace early intervention programs help reduce the occurrence of sprain, strain, and repetitive motion injuries in the workplace.


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Honeywell hearing pro

Protect workers from harmful industrial noise

Hearing loss is a common but preventable occupational injury
Thiago Zambotti
April 6, 2022

Did you know that the CDC lists hearing loss as the third most common chronic physical condition among adults in the United States? It’s important to know that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common permanent but preventable occupational injury.


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heat stress

Heat stress prevention recommendations

Randy DeVaul
March 31, 2022

Heat stress occurs when employees are exposed to high heat and high humidity environments, indoors or outdoors. Though preventable, heat stress signs and symptoms can go unrecognized until the full exposure to the heat presents itself.


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The danger of worker fatigue

Combat workplace fatigue with technology and management skills

Evelyn Long
March 21, 2022

No matter what hustle culture might try to teach us, people are not machines. They get tired when overworked, and fatigue can create a safety hazard. This is especially true in industrial settings, where the presence of heavy machinery and other potential workplace hazards make alertness more critical for employees.


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Pregnant Workers Act

Politics surround Pregnant Workers Act

Many organizations and businesses seek to influence direction of new law
Markiewicz
Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
February 28, 2022
Rich economies need women to work. But women present a special health and safety risk at work when they become pregnant. How do rich economies manage this risk?
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safety culture engagement

Emotional health & worker safety go hand-in-hand

Maura Keller
February 17, 2022

Employers play an important role in engaging employees in healthy lifestyles, and research shows that employers who invest in the emotional health of their workforce see a return on that investment with improved safety performance. In fact, mental and emotional health, as it relates to worker safety and productivity, is one of the hottest topics being discussed in board rooms, human resource departments and executive offices across industries. 


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Government Covid mandates

Who’s calling the shots? A look at the current status of Covid-19 vaccine mandates

Abby warren
Abby Warren
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Jonathan H. Schaefer
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Kayla N. West
February 16, 2022

Since the COVID-19 vaccination was made available to the public in late 2020, the topic of vaccination has been widely discussed across the country including in the daily news, by governments and agencies, in the courts, in communities, and in the workplace. From the very beginning, federal, state, and local governments/agencies have engaged in campaigns to encourage vaccination; passed laws mandating vaccination in the workplace, public places, government buildings, and elsewhere; and incentivized vaccination. Indeed, President Biden’s Administration made COVID-19 vaccination a predominant part of its national strategy to combat the pandemic. 


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NIOSH

NIOSH awards more than $5 million in extramural funding to address COVID-19 related challenges

February 10, 2022

NIOSH provided more than $5 million in extramural funding during fiscal year 2021 to 38 projects that address challenges related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This amount includes supplemental funding for State Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Surveillance Programs and funding for investigator-initiated research through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 response efforts


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