Workplace Health and Wellness Topics
Workplace health articles on heat stress, back injury prevention, bloodborne pathogens, mold, respiratory health, dehydration, and occupational illness prevention.
Mesothelioma Facts, Risks and Prevention Guidance
It can take years for a person exposed to asbestos to develop symptoms of mesothelioma. Once the disease sets in, it can spread, and there's no cure.
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.
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.
Avoid Back Injuries With These Workplace Safety Tips
Don't put yourself in a position where you bend over...and you can't get back up. Follow these workplace safety tips to protect your back.
Prevent Back Injuries at Work with These Lifting Techniques
No awkward twisting, don't lift over your head, don't handle objects incorrectly, use proper technique, keep it close... let's focus proper lifting.
Injury Prevention at Work: Stretch Your Way to Safety
Integrating stretching exercises into your workday feels good, provides a mental and physical reset, and may help prevent workplace injuries.
Implementing a Radiation Protection Program is Important
While everyone is exposed to natural background radiation, workers may also be exposed to ionizing radiation in workplaces with radiation sources.