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COVID-19 and the World of Work
OccHealthSci is pleased to launch a new portal to share tips and best practices for workforce well-being during the pandemic.
OccHealthSci
May 18, 20201 min read


COVID-19: Oregon workplace protections and resources
The article, What to Do If You’ve Lost Your Job Because of COVID-19 offers suggestions in the immediacy of being furloughed or losing work.
OccHealthSci
Apr 22, 20204 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 8, 20200 min read


Study finds nervous system damage in chlorpyrifos pesticide workers
Chlorpyrifos was shown to produce persistent nervous system damage measured by a test of visual search and shifting focus in a study.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 29, 20202 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 24, 20205 min read


Workplace resources for COVID-19
Get workplace resources for COVID-19.
OccHealthSci
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Using fruit flies to better understand risks associated with blue light
Scientists are working to understand factors at the genetic, epigenetic, cellular and organism level that help us understand human health.
OccHealthSci
Mar 9, 20202 min read


Oregon Occupational Public Health Program shares Story Maps
Explore whether areas of Oregon with more workers in high risk industry sectors also have higher levels of workplace injuries.
OccHealthSci
Jan 27, 20202 min read


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


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


Supportive managers are the key to employee well-being
Employees who work with a supportive supervisor experience reduced work-life conflict, improved health, and increased fulfillment on the job
OccHealthSci
Aug 27, 20191 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


Oregon’s new family leave policy
On August 9, 2019, Oregon became the eighth state in the country to pass a paid family leave bill.
OccHealthSci
Aug 13, 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


Occupational Health Nurses: An essential component for Total Worker Health
Occupational health nurses truly get Total Worker Health.
OccHealthSci
Jun 23, 20192 min read


New Be Super toolkit user guide
The Be Super toolkit is an evidence-based program designed to help organizations in construction improve safety, health and well-being.
OccHealthSci
Jun 18, 20191 min read


NIOSH releases book on Total Worker Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced the release of its edited volume on Total Worker Health.
OccHealthSci
Jun 8, 20192 min read
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