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Boston – Women in high-stress jobs have a higher risk of heart attack, according to a study from Harvard University.

Iowa City, IA – Shift work and inadequate rest may put police officers at risk for health problems, concludes a study from the University of Iowa.

Elk Grove Village, IL – The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and other groups recently published a joint statement best practices for using outcomes-based incentives in wellness programs.

Annandale, VA – The Society for Chemical Hazard Communication is scheduled to host a free webinar Aug. 13 on OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200).

Washington – Employer policies such as flexible work schedules that support a work-family balance may help reduce safety risks among employees, according to an article from the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center.

Read about a House bill that could block the development of OSHA’s I2P2 standard and the lessons the agency learns from Europeans in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

A recent House draft appropriations bill that would fund OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration proposes several provisions limiting the agencies’ actions, prompting one congresswoman to ask why.

Buffalo, NY – Job-related stress puts police officers at higher risk for long-term physical and mental health problems, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo.

Cambridge, MA – Lump-sum settlements may encourage workers to return to work after an injury, indicates a study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

NIOSH has published an online resource to help small businesses manage safety and health responsibilities.