Tag: Occupational Health
Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields Tied to ALS Death
Possible association for ALS mortality with occupational exposure to ELF-MFs in men
Increase Noted in Mindfulness Practices From 2002 to 2012
Farm, blue-collar workers have lower mindfulness practice compared to white-collar workers
Pilots Suffer Depression, Suicidal Thoughts at Fairly High Rates
Report highlights need for accurate screening
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
