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Dr. Peter Spencer presents webinar on neurotoxic plants and mushrooms
We are pleased to share a recording of a recent presentation given by Peter Spencer , Ph.D., FANA, FRCPath, Professor of Neurology, OHSU...
OccHealthSci
Jan 6, 20221 min read


Oregon OSHA renews collaboration with Oregon FACE
Oregon OSHA renews partnership with the Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program.
OccHealthSci
Nov 17, 20212 min read


Dr. Steven Shea receives 2021 Medical Research Foundation of Oregon mentor award
Institute director Steven Shea recognized by the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon for mentoring junior scientists.
OccHealthSci
Nov 1, 20210 min read


Supportive leaders and well-being
Job stress has significant impacts on the short and long-term health and well-being of the U.S. workforce.
OccHealthSci
Oct 19, 20212 min read


Active Workplace Toolkit
The Active Workplace toolkit is a science-based toolkit designed to help reduce sitting time at work.
OccHealthSci
Oct 12, 20210 min read


Sleep study finds why asthma worsens at night
New research shows that the internal circadian clock is a significant cause of nocturnal worsening of asthma.
OccHealthSci
Sep 23, 20212 min read


OHWC renewed for five more years
NIOSH has renewed the Oregon Healthy Workforce for another five years.
OccHealthSci
Sep 16, 20210 min read


Oregon offers employer resources to address emergency wildfire smoke rule
Oregon OSHA begins working with partners to distribute hundreds of thousands of particulate respirators to employers.
OccHealthSci
Aug 16, 20212 min read


Oregon adopts emergency smoke and heat workplace rules
Oregon OSHA adopted two new emergency rules to protect workers from wildland smoke.
OccHealthSci
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Professor Steven Shea receives Outstanding Investigator Award
Professor Steven A Shea has received a 7-year $6.5 million “Outstanding Investigator Award” from the NIH.
OccHealthSci
Jul 27, 20211 min read


COVID Conversations: What have we learned?
During July we will be working to extract some of the key takeaways, common themes, and observations that were shared by our colleagues.
OccHealthSci
Jul 11, 20211 min read


Protecting all workers from adverse heat effects
Oregon OSHA releases a temporary heat rule for workers.
OccHealthSci
Jul 7, 20213 min read


Happy 50th to NIOSH! We’re celebrating on our podcast
NIOSH was created in 1970 as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, with a mission to ensure safe and healthful work.
OccHealthSci
Jun 13, 20212 min read


Who are we missing?
At OccHealthSci we welcome partners and projects to work collaboratively to address risks and needs faced by all workers.
OccHealthSci
Jun 9, 20212 min read


New podcast episode: COVID-19 and wildfire smoke on wildland firefighters
In our latest podcast, we bring our focus to the impacts of COVID-19 and wildfire smoke on wildland firefighters.
OccHealthSci
May 16, 20211 min read


COVID Conversation recap
Throughout our COVID Conversation Series, we have shared of lessons learned and tips within our safety, health and being of workers.
OccHealthSci
Apr 29, 20212 min read


OHWC SHIP and SAIF Leadership Series partnership
OHWC is excited to announce a new collaboration with Total Worker Health® Affiliate and longtime partners, SAIF Corporation.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 15, 20212 min read


Women’s History Month: Celebrating our scientists
In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight our Institute scientists and their research areas.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Happy 50th to NIOSH
Since April 28, 1971, NIOSH has funded research, education and resources in occupational safety and health.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 18, 20211 min read


Caring for caregivers during the pandemic
Caregivers in long-term care centers and in private homes are at risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection.
Shaun McGillis
Jan 13, 20213 min read
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