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Heslington, England — In small businesses, an employee’s mental health difficulties can have a swift and intense impact – and owners and managers need more training on addressing the issue, concludes a recent study out of England.
If you have allergies or asthma, clean your smartphone more often to minimize reaction triggers that may be lurking on the surface, researchers recommend in a recent study.
Washington — Federal lawmakers are divided down party lines over a proposed rule from the National Labor Relations Board that would restore the board’s previous definition of “joint employer.”
Itasca, IL — A new white paper from the National Safety Council outlines how employers can use environmental, health and safety software and mobile applications to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on the job.
Boston — Employees who use illicit substances have increased absenteeism – a “compelling argument” for employers to promote employee treatment programs, results of a recent Boston University study show.
Iowa City, IA — Organizations seeking better safety results should adopt a more precise accounting system, a group of international researchers suggests.
Columbia, SC — To help mark its 50th anniversary as a State Plan state, South Carolina OSHA is encouraging employers to provide at least 50 minutes of additional safety training to their workers during Safety Stand Down Week – set for Dec. 5-9.
Washington — A new webpage published by OSHA is intended to help employers and workers manage workplace stress while maintaining mental health amid a shifting work climate.
Toronto — A recent study of injured workers in Ontario “reinforces the importance of modified duties (if necessary) and return-to-work planning,” researchers say after results showed 70% experienced persistent pain 18 months after being injured.