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Northwest Occupational Health Conference 2022 Recap
I was able to attend the Northwest Occupational Health Conference (NOHC) in Kennewick, Washington.
OccHealthSci
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Suicide prevention matters every day
OccHealthSci joins others in recognizing both the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month, and last week as Suicide Prevention Week.
OccHealthSci
Sep 12, 20223 min read


Understanding the WellBQ: let’s talk about worker well-being
Those concerned about the ‘world of work’ are more and more recognizing and discussing the impact worker well-being plays on our health,
OccHealthSci
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Listen to our podcast featuring our 2022 Summer Interns
In the latest episode of the What's Work Got To Do With It? podcast, we interview our 2022 Summer Interns.
OccHealthSci
Sep 1, 20222 min read


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline changes to 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline changes to 988.
OccHealthSci
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Seat technology for commercial drivers
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center shares the benefits of semi-active and active suspension seat technology for commercial drivers.
OccHealthSci
Jul 12, 20222 min read


Sleep technology podcast episode
In our latest podcast episode, we chat with Dr. Miranda Lim, a neurologist with board certification in Sleep Medicine.
OccHealthSci
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Addressing Oregon’s new heat and smoke rules
On May 12, 2022, Oregon OSHA announced new permanent rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke.
OccHealthSci
Jun 12, 20220 min read


The Safety Climate Lab celebrates Whitaker/Ellis Builders, Inc.!
Congratulations to Whitaker/Ellis Builders, Inc. on winning 1st place in the AGC National 2022 Construction Safety Excellence Awards.
OccHealthSci
Jun 5, 20222 min read


New Workplace Mental Health Resources from American Psychological Association
APA is offering science-backed workplace mental health content to support the well-being of individuals and organizations.
OccHealthSci
May 26, 20222 min read


OccHealthSci research areas
OccHealthSci's research areas include basic, clinical and applied research, in addition to our very active outreach and education team.
OccHealthSci
May 25, 20223 min read


Dr. Leslie Hammer receives OHSU Distinguished Faculty Award
Dr. Leslie Hammer was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award in the “Affiliated Units: Outstanding Research Award” category.
OccHealthSci
May 19, 20222 min read


Worker well-being in the trades podcast episode (part 2)
In the latest episode of the What's Work Got to do With It podcast, we
continue to discuss inclusion and worker well-being in the trades.
OccHealthSci
May 16, 20222 min read


Workers’ Memorial Day and COVID-19
We remember and honor those who have lost their lives on the job to largely preventable fatalities.
OccHealthSci
Apr 27, 20224 min read


Oregon Occupational Public Health Program Staff Spotlight: Alan Martinez
Profile of Alan Martinez, program coordinator for Oregon Health Authority’s Occupational Public Health Program.
OccHealthSci
Apr 24, 20223 min read


Announcing Oregon Healthy Workforce Center’s annual report
Read the 2021 Oregon Healthy Workforce Center annual report.
OccHealthSci
Mar 13, 20220 min read


Keeping up with Oregon OSHA’s smoke and heat rule-making
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center tracking current rule development of workplace rules addressing wildland smoke and excessive heat.
OccHealthSci
Mar 11, 20222 min read


The future of work and the role of well-being
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC) has published a new Medium article, “The Future of Work: The Role of Well-being.“
OccHealthSci
Mar 8, 20221 min read


Podcast episode: Designing flexible work to create a just economy for Black and Latinx women
In our latest podcast episode, we highlight Dr. Charlice Hurst's 2021 symposium presentation, "Designing flexible work."
OccHealthSci
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Talking about partnerships: Oregon Construction Advisory Committee
The Oregon Construction Advisory Committee partners with OccHealthSci.
OccHealthSci
Jan 22, 20223 min read
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