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Study links sedentary jobs and irregular hours to poor sleep

Tampa, FL — Jobs that require a lot of sitting and nontraditional work hours are “significant threats” to optimal sleep, results of a recent study show.

Start a mental health program: free toolkit

Hamilton, Ontario — Helping employers “start their journey toward a mental health program” is the aim of a new toolkit from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

Trial of 4-day workweek shows evidence of improved worker wellness

Brighton, England — A four-day workweek benefits workers physically and mentally, results of a recent medical trial out of England show.

Nomination period open: 2025 Prevention through Design Award

NIOSH is accepting, through March 3, nominations for its Prevention through Design Award.
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Reminder: Post Form 300A by Feb. 1

Washington — The deadline is coming up fast for employers who are required by OSHA to post the prior year’s Form 300A.

Rep. Tim Walberg new chair of House Education and the Workforce Committee

Washington — Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) is the new chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee for the 119th Congress, which kicked off Jan. 3.

Study links workplace discrimination to ‘increased psychological distress’

Los Angeles — Employers who take “organization-level” measures to prevent discrimination may help improve employees’ mental health, researchers say after they surveyed more than 1,500 middle-aged workers.

Sit too much? Standing a lot isn’t great either, study finds

Sydney — Although standing has gained popularity as a way for workers to counteract the detrimental effects of sitting for extended periods, a new study shows it may not be as healthful as previously believed.
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OSHA releases detailed data on 2023 injuries and illnesses

Washington — OSHA has published “comprehensive data” on nearly 900,000 work-related injuries and illnesses from 2023.

‘Strength breaks’ at work may offset the effects of too much sitting

Salford, England — Are people at your workplace experiencing back pain after sitting at their desks all day? If so, consider incorporating strength training into your office’s weekly work routine, one expert recommends.

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