Research/Studies

Geneva — Exposure to extreme heat “is already harming the health and livelihoods of billions of workers,” an expert from the World Health Organization says.

Bootle, England — The use of artificial intelligence in industries regulated by Britain’s Health and Safety Executive – and how it could affect workers – is the focus of a new report.

Columbus, OH — Around 1 in 5 U.S. adults who drive for work admit that they’re frequently distracted while behind the wheel, and 7 in 10 worry about being hurt or killed in a traffic incident.

New York — Workers in older generations are more likely than their younger colleagues to feel confident in their ability to de-escalate potentially violent situations, results of a recent survey show.

Ann Arbor, MI — People who choose to work beyond the traditional retirement age report experiencing physical and mental health benefits at a higher percentage than their slightly younger counterparts.

Stockholm — Regular confrontational and emotionally demanding interactions with others can elevate a worker’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – and inadequate social support “seems to amplify the magnitude of these associations,” according to a new study.

Washington — The number of family caregivers in the United States has soared nearly 47% over the past decade, and 60% of them also have paid jobs, a new AARP report shows.

Silver Spring, MD — The number of construction workers who developed a musculoskeletal disorder that resulted in days away from work decreased more than 20% over a recent 10-year period, a new report shows.

Notre Dame, IN — Artificial intelligence systems that can process multiple types of input and reasoning can enhance worker safety in manufacturing and the services industry, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — Generative artificial intelligence can enhance worker safety and health, but use of the rapidly evolving technology doesn’t come without concerns, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.