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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 13, 20222 min read


Podcast episode: Supporting low-wage, essential workers during COVID
In the latest episode of the podcast we talk with Dr. Tori Crain about supporting low-wage essential workers' nonwork life during COVID.
OccHealthSci
Jan 10, 20222 min read


2021 Fall Symposium recap and recordings
Our Fall 2021 symposium "Work-life challenges and integration in the context of COVID."
Shaun McGillis
Nov 24, 20212 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 12, 20211 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 17, 20211 min read


Farmworkers’ experiences during COVID
On our newest podcast episode we highlight the impacts of COVID-19 on the Latinx farm working community in Oregon.
OccHealthSci
May 3, 20212 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 30, 20212 min read


Continuing COVID-19 conversations: catch up and look ahead
We are pleased with the success of our COVID Conversation series, held twice monthly and continuing through June 2021.
OccHealthSci
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Return to Work: Impacts of COVID-19 on cannabis consumption in working-age Americans
How will those who depended on cannabis while experiencing joblessness or working remotely transition effectively back to the office?
OccHealthSci
Apr 2, 20212 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


Employee well-being during a pandemic
Covid-19 is undoubtedly impacting our individual and collective mental health. Each one of us is going through stressful times right now.
OccHealthSci
Aug 18, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Safety Climate Assessment available from the Safety Climate Lab
The Institute’s Safety Climate Lab is validating a safety climate scale created specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic.
OccHealthSci
Aug 13, 20202 min read


COVID-19 and OSHA regulations
Earlier this spring, Oregon OSHA issued a temporary rule addressing the COVID-19 emergency.
OccHealthSci
Jul 24, 20203 min read


What does COVID-19 mean for agriculture?
Oregon joins other states with questions about the agriculture industry and risk of novel coronavirus exposure to farmworkers.
OccHealthSci
Apr 9, 20200 min read


4 key strategies to help supervisors support employee well-being during COVID-19
The compounding effects of the COVID-19 crisis continue to affect our physical, social, psychological, and economic well-being
OccHealthSci
Mar 25, 20205 min read
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