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Dr. Emily Huang recognized as prolific author on safety climate
Dr. Emily Huang recognized in an upcoming systematic network analysis of the first 4 decades of safety climate research globally.
OccHealthSci
Jan 2, 20202 min read


Positive workplace culture podcast episode
Learn strategies to improve the narrative in the workplace that can help create efficient, sustainable and healthy systems.
OccHealthSci
Dec 12, 20190 min read


Safety for everyone
Our Institute offers a big thank you to Oregon OSHA for initiating and implementing our state’s first ever Spanish safety conference.
OccHealthSci
Nov 22, 20192 min read


Oregon Department of Corrections addresses well-being
After OccHealthSci study, the Oregon Department of Corrections increased its emphasis on workplace well-being for correction officers.
OccHealthSci
Nov 4, 20192 min read


Sharing messages: Health impacts safety
OccHealthSci makes Health Impacts Safety guides available to anyone interested in improving workplace safety.
OccHealthSci
Oct 29, 20192 min read


Workplace suicide prevention guidelines released
Last week on World Mental Health Day, the first “National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention” were launched.
OccHealthSci
Oct 13, 20192 min read


Toxicology podcast episode
Toxicology uses the power of science to help predict what, and how chemicals may cause harm.
OccHealthSci
Sep 16, 20192 min read


Two new fatality investigation reports from OR-FACE
OR-FACE contractors Illa Gilbert-Jones and Steve Eversmeyer have published two new Fatality Investigation Reports.
OccHealthSci
Aug 27, 20192 min read


Workplace aggression podcast episode
Have you ever thought about how safe, prepared or how your organization would respond to workplace violence?
OccHealthSci
Jun 29, 20191 min read


Hierarchy of Controls and Total Worker Health
While traditionally, the Hierarchy of Controls has been used as a means to help determine how to implement effective and feasible control.
OccHealthSci
Jan 18, 20191 min read


New OR-FACE fatality investigation report published
Excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports excavation and trench-related...
OccHealthSci
Oct 29, 20181 min read


OR-FACE shares safety week messages
OR-FACE participated in multiple events during last week’s 5th annual National Safety Stand-down. #StandDown4Safety is part of OSHA’s...
OccHealthSci
May 16, 20181 min read


Safety training you can savor
Prevention, best practices – these are key ingredients for staying safe on the job. As safety and health professionals we continually...
OccHealthSci
Mar 28, 20181 min read


Revisiting hair products and formaldehyde
I was recently asked by the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Science Blog Administrator if something new...
Shaun McGillis
Jan 30, 20182 min read


New OR-FACE fatality investigation report
Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. These deaths are preventable. A newly published fatality...
OccHealthSci
Jan 4, 20181 min read


Oregon Healthy Workforce Center Toolkits
Research studies that began in 2011 at the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC) have resulted in four toolkits that we are eager to...
Shaun McGillis
Jul 30, 20172 min read


Paying attention: Using “lessons learned” to be safer
How often do we learn about an accident or near miss, only to recognize that the same incident occurred recently during the same or...
Shaun McGillis
Jul 10, 20172 min read


Lead: the metal that just keeps giving
Lead is not particularly difficult to measure and detect, it requires knowledge, discipline, and usually resources to effectively remedy.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 7, 20162 min read


New OR-FACE toolbox talk guides published
Safety communication is an integral part of maintaining an injury prevention culture.
OccHealthSci
Sep 6, 20161 min read


Summer sees increased pesticide use
If you have to use pesticides, do it correctly by reading and understanding the label before you open the container!
OccHealthSci
Jun 23, 20161 min read
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