Research/Studies

Out-of-pocket costs keeping many workers from medical care: study

New York — Around half of employees don’t seek medical care because of out-of-pocket costs, while fewer report feeling “holistic healthy,” results of a...

Study looks at the who, what and where of black lung cases

Washington — Workers who operate underground mining machinery accounted for more than two-thirds of deaths associated with coal workers’ pneumoconiosis during a recent four-year...

On Research: The importance of flexibility during times of crisis

How much flexibility do safety professionals have in times of crisis? Nora Berghoff and a team of researchers recently explored this topic, using the term...

Report explores workers’ reasons for not reporting hazards

Edmonton, Alberta — A fear of negative repercussions “appears to be a strong driving force for why someone might hesitate to report a hazard”...
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Many workers who report harassment unhappy with employers’ response: survey

New York — Nearly 2 out of 5 workers who reported workplace harassment weren’t satisfied with how their employer handled the matter, results of...

Could a pill help shift workers fight fatigue?

Boston — Results of a recent clinical trial show that a drug approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness among people with sleep apnea or...

Is your workplace water dispenser full of bacteria?

Loma Linda, CA — Water from commercial dispensers at workplaces could contain more bacteria than tap water if machines aren’t properly maintained, results of...

Exercise doesn’t have to be ‘all or nothing,’ researchers say

When it comes to working out, it’s OK to “choose ‘good enough’ over ‘perfect,’” a University of Michigan researcher says. “Nothing has to be perfect,...
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Soft, air-powered exoskeleton may help reduce job-related muscle strain

Arlington, TX — Engineers from the University of Texas at Arlington say they’ve developed a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that shows promise in helping workers...

Report calls for banning alcohol on maritime vessels

Washington — Maritime industry employers can bolster worker safety and health by prohibiting alcohol and strengthening testing and mental health support systems, according to...

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