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The latest occupational health news and workplace health management information, research and best practices, with coverage including ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders, workplace wellness, occupational health, obesity and more.

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Wellness  is Key Goal for 2025
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NSC: Progress on Preventing MSD Injuries
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NSC: Progress on Preventing MSD Injuries

Jan. 2, 2025
Companies were more proactive in their efforts including increased use of ergonomic programs.
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White Papers and Case Studies

2024 Guide to Ergonomic Safety

Sept. 9, 2024
Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common workplace injuries, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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When the Danger is Internal: What EHS Professionals Need to Know About Mental Health Risk

Sept. 9, 2024
Ensure that your organization treats mental health as serious a risk factor as physical hazards.
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Respiratory Protection Week Focuses on Education Efforts
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Respiratory Protection Week Focuses on Education Efforts

Sept. 6, 2024
Respiratory protection is one of the most cited safety and health violations annually.
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Are Gen Z Employees Smarter Than the Rest of Us?
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Are Gen Z Employees Smarter Than the Rest of Us?

Sept. 3, 2024
These workers take days off when they are sick.
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Mental Health Affects Workers' Abilities
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How OSHA’s New Heat Rule Impacts Employers

Aug. 5, 2024
Attorneys urge employers to use it as a general model for their own practices.
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DOL Proposes Rule to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat  
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OSHA Proposes Rule to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat  

July 2, 2024
Employers would be required to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards.
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Battling Heat Stress: The Promise and Perils of Technology

June 20, 2024
Most workers come to work dehydrated and end their shifts more dehydrated than when they started.
EBook Library & Digital Editions

eBook: 2024 Guide to Construction Safety

June 6, 2024
Everything you need to know to keep workers safe, from working at heights, to summer heat to mental fitness.