Research/Studies

New York — While injuries at New York City construction sites dropped 30% last year compared with 2023, total incidents hit a 10-year low and deaths remained at a decade low, reports the city’s Department of Buildings.

Evanston, IL — Having an employer-sponsored health clinic at or near the workplace results in fewer missed workdays, increased productivity and significant health care savings for employers, a recent research review shows.

Washington — Construction companies that focus on leading indicators are, statistically, considerably safer than their peers, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

Los Angeles — Social anxiety and depression “may serve as a barrier to seeking or maintaining employment,” according to a recent study out of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Norwich, England — Appreciation from colleagues and supervisors can help workers cope with negative experiences on the job, according to the results of a recent study.

San Francisco — Employers at poultry- and pork-processing plants can help reduce musculoskeletal injuries by providing care beyond first aid and encouraging workers to report symptoms early, a University of California researcher contends.

Geneva, Switzerland — Investment in worker health and well-being is essential to enhance business resiliency in the face of growing stress on global supply chains, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.

London — In an effort to support its plans to establish a Global Safety Evidence Centre, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation sought to find out how safety professionals use information or “evidence” in their work.

Blacksburg, VA — Feeling stressed at work? Besides the negative effects it may be having on you and your family, new research shows your dog may be affected as well.

Arlington, VA — Almost half of the highway construction contractors who participated in a recent study believe the risk of work zone crashes is greater now than one year ago.