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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 17, 20233 min read


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 5, 20232 min read


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 5, 20231 min read


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


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


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


OHWC’s FY22 report is out!
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center publishes FY22 annual report.
OccHealthSci
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Suicide prevention matters every day
OccHealthSci joins others in recognizing both the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month, and last week as Suicide Prevention Week.
OccHealthSci
Sep 12, 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


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


Announcing Oregon Healthy Workforce Center’s annual report
Read the 2021 Oregon Healthy Workforce Center annual report.
OccHealthSci
Mar 13, 20220 min read


Firefighter shift schedules podcast episode
In the latest episode of the What's Work Got To Do With It podcast, we learn about the impacts of shift schedules on firefighter safety.
OccHealthSci
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Latest OHWC Medium.com article
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center has published a new Medium.com article titled, Learning from different industries to improve safety.
OccHealthSci
Jul 20, 20211 min read


Happy 50th to NIOSH! We’re celebrating on our podcast
NIOSH was created in 1970 as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, with a mission to ensure safe and healthful work.
OccHealthSci
Jun 13, 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 16, 20211 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 29, 20212 min read


OHWC SHIP and SAIF Leadership Series partnership
OHWC is excited to announce a new collaboration with Total Worker Health® Affiliate and longtime partners, SAIF Corporation.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 15, 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 13, 20212 min read


Women’s History Month: Celebrating our scientists
In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight our Institute scientists and their research areas.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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