Tag: Occupational Health
Prevalence of Employment Does Not Change Post Bariatric Surgery
Lower prevalence of presenteeism observed over three years of follow-up after surgery
‘Walking Meetings’ Feasible Strategy for Employee Wellness
Walking meetings increase on-the-job activity levels for white-collar workers
CDC Reports Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates
Farmers, fishermen and foresters have more than five times the average odds
Productivity Up for Stand-Capable Desk Users
Increased productivity compared with seated counterparts; productivity increases over time
Transformational Leadership Predicts Next Year Absenteeism
Presenteeism in year one moderates link between transformational leadership, sickness in year three
Midlife Occupational Physical Activity, Disability Linked
Occupational physical activity has strong direct effect on disability later in life; indirect effect via disease
Article Discusses Workplace Violence in Health Care
Workplace violence often underreported; health care sector among industries most subject to violence
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Up for Women Working Night Shifts
But researchers found that the effect waned after nurses stopped working odd hours
CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance on Occupational Exposure to Zika
One advisory: Don't make travel to endemic areas mandatory for employees
Allergen Components ID Latex-Induced Occupational Asthma
High levels of specific IgE against rHev b 5 plus 6.01/6.02 most efficient for predicting response
