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The do’s and don’ts of workplace housekeeping

Barry Bottino — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:17 +0000

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

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NIST developing AI model to guide people to safest exits during a fire

S+H Staff — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:19:38 +0000

Gaithersburg, MD — A new artificial intelligence model is aimed at identifying – in real time – the safest evacuation routes for occupants in burning buildings. The model, known as Safe Step, was developed by a team led by researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It’s intended to be used in “smart” […]

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Could your office layout contribute to workplace bullying?

S+H Staff — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:05:40 +0000

Linköping, Sweden — Workplace bullying is more likely to occur in open-plan office settings than in work environments in which employees have their own offices or share a space with only a few co-workers, according to a recent study out of Sweden. Researchers at Linköping University used survey responses from more than 3,300 randomly selected […]

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It’s Workplace Eye Wellness Month: Protect your vision

S+H Staff — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:40:02 +0000

Chicago — “Your eyes show you the world. Take good care of them,” Prevent Blindness says in a video promoting Workplace Eye Wellness Month – observed every March. The advocacy group offers free guides on: Preventing eye injuries Managing digital devices How blue light impacts the eyes The campaign features animated characters Iris and Cornelius, […]

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Is your workplace water dispenser full of bacteria?

S+H Staff — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:52:39 +0000

Loma Linda, CA — Water from commercial dispensers at workplaces could contain more bacteria than tap water if machines aren’t properly maintained, results of a recent study suggest. Researchers at Loma Linda University reviewed 70 studies that analyzed water nozzles and spigots on commercial water dispensers. Several of those studies determined that bacterial growth formed […]

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Safe when out of sight

S+H Staff — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Remote work and hybrid setups, such as two days at home and three in the office, have become the norm for people who work at a desk.

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A safely decorated workplace

S+H Staff — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Planning on decorating at work to celebrate the holidays?

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Mold in the workplace

S+H Staff — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Flooding, excess rainwater or damaged plumbing can result in your work facility taking in water. That can lead to mold growth.

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Are you looking straight ahead?

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Looking up and down on a consistent basis or for long periods of time can overload your muscles, and may lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

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7 tips for a safer office

S+H Staff — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

The need for safe practices extends to all areas of a workplace – including offices.

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