Workplace Health and Wellness Topics
Workplace health articles on heat stress, back injury prevention, bloodborne pathogens, mold, respiratory health, dehydration, and occupational illness prevention.
Farmer’s Lung: A Hidden Health Threat in the Barn
Farmer’s Lung is a serious respiratory risk in agriculture. Learn how mold exposure happens and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.
Don’t Ignore Mold: What Workers Need to Know to Stay Safe
Mold at work is more than a nuisance, it’s a health hazard! Learn how to spot it, stop it, and stay safe in any work environment.
Cleaning Chemicals at Work: Health Risks and Safety Tips
Employees who use cleaning chemicals on the job must be trained to understand the health risks and safety precautions to follow at work.
Back Injury Prevention Tips and Techniques for All Workers
Apply these safety tips and techniques when your job requires lifting and carrying, to prevent potential discomfort, aggravation, strains, sprains and injury.
Cover Your Cough: Stop the Spread of Germs at Work
Cover your mouth, wash your hands with soap, and throw your tissues away. These simple steps help protect everyone at work from germs that make us sick.
Dehydration Isn't Just a Health Hazard in the Summer
Dehydration can become serious for any worker, no matter the time of year or work environment, if enough fluids are not consumed throughout the work day.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Shared Work Areas
Regular cleaning and disinfection in the workplace can help to prevent or slow the transmission of airborne illnesses.