Human Behavior

Report links psychosocial hazards at work to more than 800,000 early deaths

Geneva — Cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders stemming from on-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to hundreds of thousands of worker deaths each...

OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge

Washington — A new challenge from OSHA encourages peer-to-peer recognition of safe work practices. Part of the annual Safe + Sound campaign promoted by OSHA,...

Could your office layout contribute to workplace bullying?

Linköping, Sweden — Workplace bullying is more likely to occur in open-plan office settings than in work environments in which employees have their own...

Postal Service reminds workers of its zero-tolerance policy on violence

Washington — U.S. Postal Service employees who are experiencing domestic violence or feel they have been threatened or are in a potentially unsafe situation...
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Human factors management

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Cornell University and construction trades group partner on mental health training

Ithaca, NY — A new mental health initiative for construction workers is aimed at shifting a traditionally macho industry culture and assuring employees that...

Researchers explore link between psychological safety and work performance

London — What’s the cost of employees staying silent about an unsupportive workplace culture? Researchers from Mental Health First Aid England, which calls itself “a...

Promote healthy eating at work

“Diet plays a critical role in the health of employees,” says the Institute for Health and Productivity Studies, part of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg...
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Many workers who report harassment unhappy with employers’ response: survey

New York — Nearly 2 out of 5 workers who reported workplace harassment weren’t satisfied with how their employer handled the matter, results of...

Regular ‘mind-body snack breaks’ can limit injury risk factors, researcher says

Cincinnati — Busy workdays can trigger mental overload, but employees may increase their focus – and prevent injuries – by “checking in” with themselves,...

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