Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey: Office cleaners, a first line of defense from COVID-19, lack time to clean thoroughly
As many of us gingerly return to our workplaces, we are relying on cleaners to keep us safe.
Jun 10, 2020
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Health
Low ratings of workplace safety climate by hospital nurses linked to higher risk of injury
Compared to other groups of healthcare practitioners, nurses may have the poorest perceptions of workplace safety climate and the highest rates of injuries and sick time, suggests a single-hospital study in the May/June issue ...
Jun 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Back to school in masks as Singapore eases virus curbs
Pupils wearing face masks returned to school in Singapore on Tuesday and some workplaces re-opened as coronavirus restrictions were eased in the hard-hit city-state.
Jun 2, 2020
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Health
Study: Benefits of workplace wellness programs underwhelming
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a two-year study on the efficacy of workplace wellness programs and found that such programs have little impact on employee ...
May 26, 2020
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Addiction
Construction sector's risky drinking problems need to be addressed in economic downturn
As a steep economic downturn looms, drug and alcohol experts are calling for more reduction measures to combat risky drinking behavior in the construction sector.
May 11, 2020
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Medical economics
Non-fatal injuries cost US $1,590 and 11 days off work per injured employee every year
Non-fatal injuries in the US add up to an estimated $1590 and an average of 11 days off work per injured employee every year, indicates an analysis of medical insurance claims and productivity data, published online in the ...
May 4, 2020
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Health
Central Valley workplaces can be hostile for minority doctors
Despite the dire need for primary health care providers in California's Central Valley, workplace discrimination and harassment can cause them to change practices or leave the region entirely.
Oct 23, 2019
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Health
Prevalence of short sleep duration up from 2010 to 2018
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of short sleep duration increased among working American adults from 2010 to 2018, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of Community Health.
Sep 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New Zealand workplace study shows more than quarter of employees feel depressed much of the time
According to the World Health organization (WHO), the workplace can be a positive force for improving mental health.
Aug 21, 2019
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Health
Fast-food availability near commute route linked to BMI
In a study of commuting workers, the number of different types of food stores available near residences and commute routes—but not near workplaces—had a significant association with body mass index (BMI). Adriana Dornelles ...
Aug 7, 2019
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