Research/Studies

3D printer emissions can harm respiratory health: study

Atlanta — Emissions from 3D printers may contain fine and ultrafine particles that can damage airway cells and negatively affect respiratory health, result of a recent study show.

From stadiums to jobsites: Virginia Tech lab plans to rate safety helmets

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is planning to venture outside of sports and recreation to create ratings for safety helmets.

Feeling burned out at work? Get moving, researchers say

Ann Arbor, MI — Even moderate exercise can help keep workers from feeling burned out, results of a recent study show.

New report examines construction fatalities

Silver Spring, MD — Nearly 1,100 construction workers died in 2022, according to a recent data bulletin published by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.
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Are CEOs making ‘human sustainability’ a priority?

New York — Around 4 out of 5 CEOs say they’re under increased pressure from workers, customers, investors and other colleagues to prioritize human sustainability, according to the results of a recent survey.

Abuse or ‘tough love’? Study examines why some bad bosses get a pass

Columbus, Ohio — Do some bosses who are abusive toward employees get away with it simply because they’re “high performers?” A recent pair of studies took a look.

Trial of 4-day workweek shows positive results: report

Cambridge, England — A recent trial of four-day workweeks at a municipal government office in England shows that 22 of the 24 key performance indicators tracked improved or remained the same.

Firefighter deaths fell slightly in 2023, but remain high: NFPA

Quincy, MA — Eighty-nine firefighters died while on duty or within 24 hours of duty last year, according to the National Fire Protection Association’s annual report.
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Stress and loneliness on the job: Who’s most at risk?

Washington — Younger workers report feeling lonely and stressed more often than their older colleagues, results of a recent survey show.

Female truckers commonly encounter harassment and fear for their safety: report

Washington — More than 1 out of 6 female truck drivers experience harassment or discrimination daily, while almost a quarter have left the industry over personal safety concerns, a new report finds.

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