Human Behavior

Unmanaged ‘emotional labor’ may lead to worker stress and turnover

Washington — Work-related emotional demands can put employees at higher risk of turnover and “well-being strain,” a recently published research paper concludes. Researchers from the...

New Kansas law targets distracted drivers in construction work zones

Topeka, KS — Drivers in Kansas now face new penalties for using a handheld mobile device in active construction work zones, under a new...

Most nurses have recently experienced workplace violence, survey shows

Silver Spring, MD — A vast majority of nurses who took part in a recent survey say they’ve experienced workplace violence in the past...

Autism expert to supervisors: Communication and empathy can empower workers

New York — Managers can help ensure workers with autism feel accommodated by communicating clearly, listening and showing empathy, a recent report suggests. To one...
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The do’s and don’ts of workplace housekeeping

Raise workers’ awareness of the relationship between “a clean and tidy workspace and their safety.”

My Story: Shanda Judge

Shanda Judge began as a student worker with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at Oklahoma State University.

My Story: Justin Dugas

Justin Dugas shares how he got into the EHS field

Four-day workweek trial earns high marks from Aussie employers

Burwood, Australia — A recent four-day workweek trial involving 15 Australian companies saw all but one still operating under the model after two years. A...
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Accepting ‘sufficient’ can be ‘ideal’ for workers with chronic pain: study

Lowell, MA — Workers with chronic pain can alleviate extra physical and mental fatigue by recognizing that their body “is not the same as...

Most workers believe they have a ‘toxic’ boss: survey

New York — Three out of 5 workers recently surveyed say they have a boss who exhibits toxic behavior, and even more agree that...

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