Worker Health and Wellness

Philadelphia – Do workers engage in more mindless snacking when food and beverage stations are in close proximity to each other? A study from researchers at Saint Joseph’s University points to “yes.”

Chicago – For the past six years, commercial motor vehicle driver Johanne Couture has worn an oral appliance to bed to help manage her obstructive sleep apnea.

Washington – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a pair of final rules outlining how employers can implement worker wellness programs while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Bethesda, MD – Participating in more physical activity may lower the risk of 13 types of cancer, according to a new study from the National Cancer Institute.

Corvallis, OR – Working after the age of 65 may result in a longer life, according to a new study from Oregon State University.

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a campaign intended to improve hand hygiene in the health care industry.

Washington – NIOSH recently published the National Total Worker Health Agenda, intended to advance worker well-being by integrating occupational safety and health practices with promotion of injury and illness prevention efforts.

Boston – Women who work rotating night shifts face a higher risk of heart disease, indicates a study of nurses from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration have released information about three public listening sessions intended to help the agencies learn more about obstructive sleep apnea among commercial motor vehicle drivers and rail workers.

Norwich, England – “Transformational” leaders – managers who encourage employees to go above and beyond – may inspire their workers to greater performance, but their high expectations may be harming their employees’ health, according to research from the University of East Anglia.