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Cannabis use a growing concern of employers
Cannabis (marijuana) use is on the rise. Twenty-nine US States have legalized medical cannabis and 7 (including Oregon) have approved...
OccHealthSci
May 29, 20172 min read


Lloyd lab research article recognized
The Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society has selected an article written by investigators in the laboratory of R. Stephen...
OccHealthSci
May 3, 20171 min read


OR-FACE posts workplace fatality reenactments
OR-FACE (Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program) was excited to participate in the 2017 Oregon Governor’s Occupational...
OccHealthSci
Mar 22, 20172 min read


It’s official: Alliance on Total Worker Health®
Partners come together to launch the Oregon Total Worker Health Alliance.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 24, 20171 min read


Dr. Kelsey Parker awarded new grant
We congratulate Dr. Kelsey Parker on the awarding of a small grant from the Professional Training Opportunities Program (PTOP) in Occupation
Shaun McGillis
Feb 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


Oregon Military Employee Sleep and Health (MESH) Study
the MESH study will train supervisors to support service members in their units around work-life stress and sleep health.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 23, 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


New School of Public Health embraces Total Worker Health!
Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University joined forces to create a new School of Public Health.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 30, 20162 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


New OR-FACE toolbox talk guides published
Maintaining an injury prevention culture requires many components, and safety communication is fundamental to that goal.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 5, 20162 min read


Building a Total Worker Health ® Case for the Construction Industry
The biennial conference brought together policy makers, educators, business leaders and professionals in the construction trades.
Shaun McGillis
May 27, 20162 min read


Trading notes across the ocean
Being part of OHSU Global Health SE Asia has given us a terrific opportunity to collaboratively learn with our Thai partners.
Shaun McGillis
May 25, 20161 min read


Start the Conversation: New supervisor tool released
Research shows as many as 80% of young workers don’t receive safety training.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 24, 20162 min read


Distraction, stairs and a fall
It just takes a second or less to lose our footing no matter what we are doing.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 28, 20162 min read


New OR-FACE hazard alert
OR-FACE published a new hazard alert, “Follow manufacturer’s instructions.”
Shaun McGillis
Mar 3, 20161 min read


Research paper reveals effects of enzyme loss
Researchers study the molecular mechanisms by which changes in SWS cause neuronal damage and movement defects.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 26, 20162 min read


Study serves veterans and service members
SERVe aims to improve the health and well-being of veterans and their families, and to increase retention of veterans in the workplace.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 18, 20162 min read


Arsenic and cadmium air pollution found in SE and North PDX
Potentially unsafe levels of arsenic and cadmium have been detected in the air of Southeast Portland.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 11, 20161 min read


Safety and craft brewing
Craft brewers have found great success in Oregon, boasting 234 brewing facilities in 72 cities, and employing over 7,400 workers.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 1, 20152 min read
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