Research/Studies

Boston — A new study found that night shift workers who eat only during daylight hours may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease associated with shift work.

Silver Spring, MD — Researchers from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training have developed comprehensive guidelines intended to make pre-task planning more effective and consistent.

Washington — Paid sick leave benefits may boost employment, earnings for female workers, and the emotional connection people feel toward their job and the organization, a pair of recent studies cited by the independent, nonprofit Economic Policy Institute show.

Santa Monica, CA — Around 3 out of 5 workers have considered quitting their job for mental health-related reasons, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Headspace, a provider of mental health services.

Washington — Workers in certain industries and occupations may have an elevated risk of death from the progressive lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Austin, TX — Poor communication from employers, as well as lack of proper training, has left many people feeling not completely safe at work, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — Physically demanding jobs such as those in construction and extraction occupations have higher proportions of synthetic opioid overdose deaths co-involving psychostimulants such as methamphetamines or cocaine, results of a National Institutes of Health study show.

Denver — Around 3 out of 4 small businesses have experienced workplace injuries this past year, and half of those injuries were preventable, results of a recent survey show.

Oxford, MS — The effort of projecting an image of strength while contending with work deadlines and rude behavior may “threaten” workers’ mental health and lead to emotional exhaustion, according to a recent study out of the University of Mississippi.

Ann Arbor, MI — Researchers from the University of Michigan are working to establish “return-to-performance” protocols for performing artists who sustain a concussion.