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Boston — Regularly lifting and moving heavy objects at work is associated with higher levels of male fertility, results of a recent study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital show.
West Lafayette, IN — In an effort to enhance worker safety and health, a group of Purdue University researchers is set to explore collaboration between construction workers and robots.
Washington — Although alcohol is a factor in nearly 1 out of 3 traffic deaths, federal and state agencies need to also address driver impairment from cannabis and prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Columbia, MO — Using a self-driving truck to follow a manned vehicle during “moving work zone” operations could help prevent roadway worker injuries, results of a recent study show.
Cambridge, England — Lower levels of work-related stress, as well as fewer sick days. Greater worker retention. And no drop-off in revenue for employers. These are some of the results of a recent trial of four-day workweeks at more than 60 organizations.
Iselin, NJ — A recent survey of manufacturing and warehouse employees shows that 75% receive less than 30 minutes of safety training a week, while 20% receive no weekly training.
Ithaca, NY — Data from personal sensors can be used to help monitor and alleviate worker stress, but privacy concerns over who sees the data and for what purposes are two big challenges to implementation, concludes a recent study led by researchers at Cornell University.