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Oregon yarding and loading interactive safety training now available
Oregon yarding and loading interactive safety training now available.
Shaun McGillis
May 21 min read
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A group approach to navigating pain for home health workers
OccHealthSci pilot program provides home care workers access to resources to reduce the risk of injuries and improve health and wellbeing.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 15, 20244 min read
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Working nightshifts long term increased risk factors for cardiovascular health
OccHealthSci researchers provide evidence that night shift work is associated with increased risk factors for poor cardiovascular health.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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OHSU researcher focuses on workplace well-being and mental health
Leslie Hammer, Ph.D., has been, “screaming for 30 years” that workplaces need to pay attention to the mental health of their workers.
Shaun McGillis
May 23, 20244 min read
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National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Week Blog
The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Week is May 6 -10.
OccHealthSci
May 9, 20242 min read
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Supporting employee sleep results in greater workplace safety
Research finds a Total Worker Health intervention targeting sleep at the supervisor and employee level resulted in greater safety behaviors.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Leadership transitions at the Oregon Occupational Public Health Program–welcoming Jen Seamans
David Hurtado, ScD and Jen Seamans, MPH become new leaders of the Oregon Occupational Public Health Program.
OccHealthSci
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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Sleep and Shift Work: Implications for Worker Health and Safety
OccHealthSci recently held a day-long gathering of sleep scientists and industry practitioners focused on sleep and shift work.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Can workplace check-ins reduce emotional exhaustion among employees in primary care clinics?
Research suggests check-ins between healthcare workers and supervisors might be a practical and effective to reduce emotional exhaustion.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 23, 20233 min read
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Development and Validation of a Respectful Workplace Climate Scale
A partnership between Dr. Huang and state agencies supports the development of a tool to measure respectful climates at construction sites.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences 2022 Annual Report
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is pleased to share its 2022 Annual Report.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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Understanding Resilience and Micro-aggressions with Dr. Danielle King
Dr. King’s multi-faceted research examines workplace resilience, identity intersectionality and authenticity, and workplace behavior.
OccHealthSci
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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Increasing Construction Safety
OccHealthSci speaks to construction workers and safety managers and interacted with stakeholders from across the state to promote safety.
OccHealthSci
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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Total Worker Health podcast episode: Sedentary work
In our latest podcast episode, we chat with Drs. Ryan Olson and Brad Wipfli about their Total Worker Health research on sedentary work.
OccHealthSci
Jan 18, 20231 min read
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Listen to the “Great Resignation” podcast episode
In this episode of What's Work Got To Do With It? we discuss the Great Resignation with Dr. Berrin Erdogan.
OccHealthSci
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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Fishing Forward podcast episode
We invite the Fishing Forward podcast team to share important research that can help improve the safety and health for commercial fishermen.
OccHealthSci
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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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 28, 20223 min read
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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 17, 20222 min read
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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 13, 20220 min read
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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 28, 20224 min read
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