Experts Focus on Post-Traumatic Epilepsy in Military Personnel and Civilians
A panel of medical experts discussed the implications of combat-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the opening day session of the 64th American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting. The session focused on post-traumatic seizure care from treatment on the battlefield to veteran hospitals and the civilian community. The health implications from traumatic brain injury impact workers who have suffered head injuries as well...
Arsenic-Polluted Water Impacts Work Arrangements in Bangladesh
New research shows that the arsenic contamination of drinking water in Bangladesh – called the “largest mass poisoning of a population in history” by the World Health Organization and responsible for a host of slow-developing diseases – also impacts work arrangements, which creates an immediate and toxic effect on the struggling nation’s economy...
NYCOSH: Wage Theft Harms Workers’ Health
On Nov. 29, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) called on leaders in Albany, N.Y., to pass the Wage Theft Prevention Act to help to end nonpayment and underpayment of wages to New York workers...
10 Tips for Staying Festively Flu-Free
The holidays are a time of parties, festive get-togethers, family reunions and catching up with old friends, all of which adds up to a lot of personal contact. With the flu season and the holiday season converging, you may be tempted to put your holiday plans on hold to avoid getting sick. But don’t worry – you can still be a social butterfly while protecting yourself from germs in the process...
Keeping the Chill Out: Working Safe in Cold Weather
When working in cold temperatures, the best defense is common sense. Knowing what to wear, what to eat and drink and what to do if an employee is suffering from a cold-related illness can save lives...
Material Handling: What You Need to Know to Move Those Heavy Loads Safely
Choosing the best material handling product doesn’t have to be a back-breaking job. Use these pointers to get a move on your decision...
Managing Workers' Comp: Fatigue at Work: a Bad Sign of the Economic Times
Prolonged workdays are causing many workers to fall asleep or feel sleepy at work...
Study: Teleworkers More Satisfied than Office-Based Employees
Employees who telecommute the majority of the workweek are more satisfied with their jobs compared to those working mostly in the office because working remotely alleviates more stress than it creates, according to a new study by a communication researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)...
Eating Healthy During Holiday Travel
Planning to take a long car trip this Thanksgiving weekend? Avoid the fast food drive-thru and follow these tips to eat healthy foods even while on the road...
NIOSH Releases Prevention Through Design Plan
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released “Prevention through Design: Plan for the National Initiative,” a statement of goals and strategies for preventing work-related injuries and illnesses by designing occupational hazards out of work equipment, structures, materials and processes...
EEOC Explores Plight of Older Workers in Current Economic Climate
In a Nov. 17 meeting, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) heard testimony that age discrimination is causing the nation’s older workers to have a difficult time maintaining and finding new employment, a problem exacerbated by the downturn in the economy...
Use the Nov. 18 Great American Smokeout to Help Employees Kick the Habit
Employers can foster a healthier workplace by motivating their employees to stop smoking for a day in honor of the American Cancer Society’s 35th annual Great American Smokeout on Nov. 18...
Study: Use of AEDs in Hospital Not Linked to Improved Survival
While automated external defibrillators (AEDs) improve survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, a new study indicates their use for cardiac arrest in a hospital may not result in an improved rate of survival, according to a study in the Nov. 17 issue of JAMA...
At-Home Safety: Tips for Avoiding Thanksgiving Stress
Mary Muscari, associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University and author of Let Kids Be Kids: Rescuing Childhood, shares some tips to avoid stressed-out Thanksgivings...
Jason Townsell Named First “Future Leaders in EHS” Scholarship Recipient
Jason Townsell, a student working toward a bachelor’s of science degree in occupational safety and health at Columbia Southern University, was named the first Future Leaders in EHS winner. He will receive a $5,000 scholarship and access to PureSafety’s safety and health software and information solutions...
Study Reveals Important Fitness Measures for Firefighters
Two physical fitness measures – aerobic fitness and resistance to muscle fatigue – are key to firefighters’ ability to pass a standard test of firefighting skills, according to a study published in the November issue of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research...
Is “Presenteeism” Just a Buzzword?
Presenteeism – defined as “reduced productivity at work due to health conditions” – is increasingly recognized as a contributor to health costs for employers. But more work is needed to develop reliable tools to measure presenteeism and its economic impact, according to a paper in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine...
Early Employer-Based Flu Vaccinations Can Improve the Bottom Line
Each year, influenza poses a tremendous burden on working adults and the many businesses that employ them, contributing to absenteeism and lost productivity. Even so, annual influenza immunization rates remain very low. New data shows that employer-sponsored influenza vaccination programs held early in the flu season not only protect employee health, but also save businesses money...
At-Home Safety: Texting Poses New Health Risks to Teens
According to new research, the dangers of excessive texting among teens are not limited to the road. The data revealed that “hyper-texting” and “hyper-networking” are now giving rise to a new health risk category for this age group...
At-Home Safety: Emergency Physicians Urge Americans to Take the Nov. 13 Medicine Chest Challenge
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), a national sponsor of the Nov. 13 American Medicine Chest Challenge, is educating the public about safe disposal of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications in order to reduce the threat of drug abuse by children...
Study: Employees Who Retire Early Often Pressured To Do So
Workers who agreed to take early retirement were likely to not have considered that option if it hadn't been for pressure at the workplace to do so, according to a new study from the University of Haifa in Israel...
Survey: Manufacturers Worried about Workplace Absenteeism Due During Flu Season
On the heels of last year’s H1N1 scare, manufacturers are taking a closer look at how to avoid wide-spread workplace absenteeism and productivity declines if faced with another flu pandemic...
AIHA Releases Corrosive Drywall White Paper
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently released a white paper in an effort to identify the problems posed by corrosive drywall as well as the role of science in understanding the resulting safety and health issues...
Emotional Intelligence Predicts Job Performance
Emotional intelligence is a strong predictor of job performance, according to a new study conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University that helps settle the ongoing debate in a much-disputed area of research...
Time, or Lack of It, Impacts Stress Levels
For most Americans, vacation is just a memory. The kids are back in school. The 9-5 routine is in full swing. There is less free time. And for many, that equals more stress...
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