Research/Studies

Researchers warn of emerging risk to cannabis workers

Lansing, MI — Workers who pick, grind and package cannabis are developing job-related asthma, researchers are warning.

Matter of course: Lessons from golf show impact of political chatter at work

Berkeley, CA — Insight from a recent study of professional golfers may explain why some workers get teed off about political discussion on the job.

Workers’ financial worries can lead to insomnia, researchers say

Houston — Economic stress can affect not only your waking hours but also your nighttime sleep, results of a recent study show.

Survey shows safety is one of construction employers’ top challenges

Neenah, WI — Jobsite safety ranks among the top three challenges construction companies face, according to the results of a recent survey.
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Study links dry cleaning chemical to higher risk of severe liver disease

Los Angeles — Exposure to a common chemical used in dry cleaning and certain consumer products may increase the risk for severe liver issues, researchers are cautioning.

Nasal congestion ‘really impacts’ International Space Station astronauts: study

College Station, TX — The vast majority of astronauts on the International Space Station battle sinus problems and congestion, which can compromise sleep quality and decision-making, a recent study shows.

Finding meaning in your job can help prevent burnout, study of public service workers shows

Athens, GA — Frontline public service employees who believe their work is making a difference are less likely to feel emotionally exhausted and burned out, results of a recent study show.

Association launches survey on ‘PPE pain points’

Arlington, VA — The International Safety Equipment Association is encouraging environmental, health and safety professionals to share their experiences with buying personal protective equipment and managing its use.
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Intermittent fasting won’t harm thinking ability at work, study finds

Auckland, New Zealand — Newly released research suggests that intermittent fasting – which has been studied for its effect on shift worker health – doesn’t negatively affect decision-making, response speed and accuracy, and other cognitive functions.

Study of drivers killed in crashes shows many tested positive for THC

Chicago — A recent study of 246 drivers killed in traffic crashes over a nearly six-year period found that over 40% had active THC – the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis – in their system.

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