Tag: Occupational Health
Inequalities Found With U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act Requirement
Women disproportionately excluded in minimum hours requirement; tenure requirement excludes Blacks, indigenous, multiracial workers
Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic Family Physicians Report Less Burnout
Protective effect seen for those working in more racially and ethnically diverse counties
Endometriosis Can Have Major Impact on Women’s Work Life
Finnish study shows endometriosis associated with significantly more disability days among women aged 46 to 48 years
Recommended Therapy for Low Back Pain May Cut Lost Workdays
Adherence to guideline-recommended interventions linked to fewer lost workdays in workers with acute low back pain injuries
Claim Rates ID’d for Musculoskeletal Disorders From Overexertion
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder claims from overexertion among construction workers were highest for those aged 35 to 44 years
Biden Administration Weighing National Face Mask Standards for Workplace
Temporary standard for face masks in the workplace would impact millions of workers and would likely last six months
Most Employees Want Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination at Work
70 percent of employees said they would like their companies to provide incentives to get vaccinated
3.4 Percent of U.S. Workers Are Current E-Cigarette Users
Prevalence of e-cigarette use highest for workers in accommodation, food services industry; food preparation and serving-related occupations
Stronger Rules Needed to Reduce Workplace Transmission of COVID-19
In a letter to the Biden administration, experts call for improved environmental measures, including better ventilation
Long-Term Exposure to UVB Radiation May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Longer duration of exposure, highest cumulative exposure inversely linked to risk after age 50 years
