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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


Safety Climate Lab and SAIF: Two-year collaboration on the Ansbro Safety Culture Spectrum and Survey
Over the last two years, Dr. Emily Huang’s Safety Climate Lab had the pleasure of collaborating with the Safety and Health Division of SAIF.
OccHealthSci
Jun 27, 20223 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


Fortis and the Safety Climate Lab collaborate to assess safety climate internationally
Fortis Construction and Emily Huang’s Safety Climate Lab recently concluded their second collaborative safety climate assessment.
OccHealthSci
May 12, 20220 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


Adapting Total Worker Health® education to all learning platforms
OccHealthSci's continuing education for students and practitioners addressing Total Worker Health® concepts face the same challenges.
OccHealthSci
Apr 6, 20223 min read


Inclusion and worker well-being in the trades podcast episode
In our latest podcast episode, we invite Kelly Kupcak, Oregon Tradeswomen and Larry Williams, BOLI to discuss inclusion in the trades.
OccHealthSci
Apr 4, 20222 min read


Dr. Saurabh Thosar receives $2.97M R01 NIH grant
Dr. Saurabh Thosar, Assistant Professor at the Institute and colleagues was awarded a 5 year $2.97 million R01 grant from the NIH.
OccHealthSci
Mar 31, 20221 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
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