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    Wellness is Key Goal for 2025

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    Can A Mask Determine Employees' Health?
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    Can A Mask Detect Respiratory Health?

    March 18, 2025
    A prototype smart mask can check for asthma, COPD, and post-COVID infections.
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    Election Anxiety, Staying Calm and Daylight Saving Time: What I’m Reading This Week

    Nov. 1, 2024
    A look at some mental health news of note for safety professionals.
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    Total Worker Health is Coming of Age

    Oct. 30, 2024
    Companies such as Jordan Foster Construction are creating programs to expand their view of safety.
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    Workplace Well-Being is Worsening

    Sept. 19, 2024
    All is not well at work, according to recent findings.
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    AIHA Launches New Heat Stress App
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    AIHA Launches New Heat Stress App

    Sept. 11, 2024
    The app can more accurately gauge heat stress risks in real time, unlike any tool offered previously.
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    Mental Health Affects Workers' Abilities

    Aug. 30, 2024
    87% of workers had a mental health experience that interfered with their ability to work.
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    California Issues New Indoor Heat Standard

    Aug. 26, 2024
    Delayed rulemaking sparked controversy and opposition.
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    Stay Safe During the Dog Days of Summer

    Aug. 23, 2024
    Brush up your knowledge on the signs of heat illness and other ways you can help workers stay safe while working in the heat.
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    5 ways to use tech to enhance Total Worker Health

    Aug. 6, 2024
    How to boost worker safety, improve your bottom line, and help your team spend their time where it counts.