//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/workplace_health/ Control stress in the workplace and improve your occupational health profile. Health and safety at work, along with appropriate diet and exercise, are important factors in your overall health. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:45:04 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:45:04 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/workplace_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122631.htm Workers making artificial-stone slabs for the most popular type of countertops sold in the United States are developing a potentially deadly, irreversible lung disease from tiny particles of toxic dust, researchers found. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:26:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122631.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230410111623.htm 作为教师短缺的继续恶化United States, a new study gives insight into why so many stressed and burnt-out teachers are leaving the profession. The study found teachers who struggle to cope with the stress of their job report far lower job satisfaction compared to teachers who find ways to manage the pressure. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:16:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230410111623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230406094234.htm Chemists created a more reliable, robust and efficient way to monitor pesticide exposure and help protect the health and safety of agricultural workers, especially for emerging sectors like the cannabis industry. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:42:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230406094234.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114118.htm Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at work despite causing high levels of stress, fatigue, and poor performance. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:41:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308201058.htm An expert in health management shares best practices for working-from-home policies. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:10:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308201058.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228172156.htm A study inks precarious work with increases in body mass index and adds to a growing body of evidence that precarious work may contribute to poor health outcomes. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:21:56 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228172156.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195349.htm New research has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but others lack convincing evidence on their effectiveness. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:53:49 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195349.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114753.htm Gig workers, waiters, salespeople and others who rely on fluctuating income may be paying for wage volatility with their health, according to new research. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:47:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114753.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207183642.htm The fetuses of women working in the fields in extreme heat can show signs of strain before their mothers are affected, new research has shown. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:36:42 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207183642.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221117184224.htm Personal sensing data could help monitor and alleviate stress among resident physicians, although privacy concerns over who sees the information and for what purposes must be addressed, according to collaborative research. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:42:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221117184224.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133833.htm The workplace can encourage a more wholesome lifestyle in employees regarding the consumption of healthy foods like fruit and vegetables, but it does not prompt them to exercise more, according to a new study. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:38:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133833.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114046.htm A new study has shown that people in the early stages of their careers were more likely to be impacted by workplace stress during the COVID-19 pandemic than senior colleagues. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:40:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114046.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102141355.htm People who suffer from chronic pain at age 44 are more like to report pain, poor general health, poor mental health outcomes and joblessness in their 50s and 60s, according to a new study. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:13:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102141355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115407.htm Chronic, constant stress can increase lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, but a new survey reveals regular mealtime with others could be a simple solution to help manage stress. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:54:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115407.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132644.htm Rates of traumatic injury among workers in the Oregon agricultural and construction sectors are significantly higher during periods of high heat compared with periods of more moderate weather, a recent study found. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:26:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132644.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922124445.htm Up to 1 in 5 women in the postpartum period will experience a mental health disorder like postpartum depression or generalized anxiety disorder. How an organization handles a mother's return to work can have a significant impact on her mental health, according to new research. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:44:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922124445.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220823135709.htm Insecure income associated with nontraditional employment known as 'gig work' has a negative impact on the overall health and well-being of U.S. workers, according to a new article. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:57:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220823135709.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220817103952.htm Researchers from the Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study (GuLF STUDY) found that workers involved in cleaning up the nation's largest oil spill were 60% more likely than those who did not work on the cleanup to be diagnosed with asthma or experience asthma symptoms one to three years after the spill. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:39:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220817103952.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220629150307.htm Physical and mental health, substance use, relationships, legal matters and finances all contribute to physician suicide, a new study shows. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:03:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220629150307.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220606134413.htm While the study looked specifically at COVID-19 deaths among members of law enforcement in 2020, there are important lessons for police and other first responder organizations going forward. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:44:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220606134413.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220511123455.htm Scientists explore the growing threat that extreme heat poses to workforce health in three of the hottest cities in North America -- Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Their study results hold important findings for outdoor workers, their employers, and policymakers across the Southwestern U.S. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:34:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220511123455.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220322111242.htm It's no secret that working nontraditional shifts can wreak havoc on lifestyle and sleep habits. Shift work has also been known to have a negative effect on workers' health. A new study suggests it also may delay the onset of natural menopause, possibly because of disruptions in circadian rhythms. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:12:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220322111242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220317172507.htm Among local and state public health officials who resigned or were fired during the first 11 months of the pandemic, more than one-third reported incidents of harassment, a new study finds. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:25:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220317172507.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222134219.htm Physical distancing policies and particularly stay-at-home work mandates have proven highly effective at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But these measures have had numerous unwanted consequences, including dramatic reductions in economic productivity. Are there alternative methods that have the potential to simultaneously contain pandemic spread while also minimizing negative economic effects? Researchers examined this question using data and methods commonly excluded from pandemic-control policy design. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:42:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222134219.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220214095819.htm An assessment of chemical exposures among nail salon technicians in Canada found unexpectedly high exposures to several chemicals used as plasticizers and flame retardants. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:58:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220214095819.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220206154429.htm As many as half a million Australians are suffering from constant tinnitus, with farmers, automotive workers, transport drivers, construction workers and other trades people at the greatest risk, a national survey has found. Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:44:29 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220206154429.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220127125846.htm More than half of nurses had difficulty sleeping during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic -- and getting less sleep increased their odds of experiencing anxiety and depression, according to a new study. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:58:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220127125846.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211130101441.htm A study reveals a breakthrough tool to assess the effect of exoskeletons on injury risk. The tool, called Exo-LiFFT, is an interactive calculator that will help companies looking for ways to overcome workforces struggling with musculoskeletal injuries, missed work, and accelerated retirement amongst skilled laborers. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:14:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211130101441.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211129122824.htm New studies quantify the effect of the COVID pandemic on health care workers' sleep patterns and the potential damaging consequences of sleep disturbance on their mental health. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:28:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211129122824.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211012154824.htm The incredible stress parents experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the eating habits of their children, according to a new study. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:48:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211012154824.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210928121335.htm A study on how structural economic risk at the occupational level is linked to long-term health outcomes of employees found that individuals in occupations characterized by high routine intensity are likely to become unemployed in the long term and have higher rates of disability and mortality. Until now, there has been a lack of large-scale population level analyses focusing on how one's job is affected by technology-induced displacement and its health and social effects. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:13:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210928121335.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210824135316.htm Just like the COVID-19 vaccine protects against contracting the contagious virus, the collective elements of self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency helps inoculate employees from the negative effects of working through a pandemic, according to a new study. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:53:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210824135316.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210816111941.htm Using data from over 283,600 people in UK Biobank, researchers have found that people who work night shifts are at increased risk of developing an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, and they are also at an increased risk of heart disease. Women and people who don't exercise regularly are most at risk. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:19:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210816111941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210810110943.htm Hearing conservation programs and policies aim to protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss, but it remains unclear whether stress reactions caused by noise exposure might also lead to other negative health outcomes. Researchers now describe how data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey do not support an association between loud noise exposure and changes in biomarkers for cardiovascular disease or outcomes. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:09:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210810110943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210623113910.htm A new study by researchers, who looked at emergency room admissions across the US over a recent five-year period in a novel way, suggests that the agriculture industry is even more dangerous than previously believed. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:39:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210623113910.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210623100300.htm A stressful workplace can take its toll on our mental health, and new evidence backs up this belief. A year-long population study reveals that toxic workplaces can increase full-time workers' risk of depression threefold. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:03:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210623100300.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210621174109.htm 声明强调,睡眠是一个新的职位a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being, and public safety. 星期一,2021年6月21日17:41:09美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210621174109.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210519080432.htm Employer COVID-19 safety measures influenced worker precautions even when they were not on the clock. Researchers found that workplaces that adopted measures, such as daily health checks and encouraging sick workers to stay home, resulted in less 'sickness presenteeism' or going places when feeling ill. The effect was found both inside and outside of work -- meaning fewer employees with COVID-19 symptoms showed up to work and other public places like grocery stores, gyms and restaurants. Wed, 19 May 2021 08:04:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210519080432.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210419135734.htm Researchers and physicians have found that early deaths of workers using methylene chloride paint strippers are on the rise. The solvent is widely used in paint strippers, cleaners, adhesives and sealants. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:57:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210419135734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210415170721.htm Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:07:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210415170721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210409124746.htm Psychosocial stress - typically resulting from difficulty coping with challenging environments - may work synergistically to put women at significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, according to a new study. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:47:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210409124746.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210408212952.htm The first large study showing that leisure time physical activity and occupational physical activity have opposite, and independent, associations with cardiovascular disease risk and longevity. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:29:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210408212952.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210407135755.htm A recent study finds that unhealthy eating behaviors at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:57:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210407135755.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210322195837.htm Insomnia, disrupted sleep, and daily burnout are linked to a heightened risk of not only becoming infected with coronavirus, but also having more severe disease and a longer recovery period, suggests an international study of healthcare workers. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:58:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210322195837.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127152539.htm Researchers have used a new approach to measure precarious, or low-quality, employment in the United States. And, according to those findings, precarious employment has increased 9 percent between 1988 and 2016. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:25:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127152539.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210112125159.htm A new study suggests more than half of doctors, nurses, and emergency responders involved in COVID-19 care could be at risk for one or more mental health problems, including acute traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, problematic alcohol use, and insomnia. The researchers found that the risk of these mental health conditions was comparable to rates observed during natural disasters, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. 星期二,2021年1月12日12:51:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210112125159.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201209115225.htm In a well-resourced health system with adequate PPE, health care worker risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection was more strongly driven by community exposure than patient exposure early in the pandemic, reports a new study. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:52:25 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201209115225.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201130101257.htm Construction workers in Alberta, Canada who work with hazardous insulation materials are much more likely to be affected by repeated chest infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:12:57 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201130101257.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201116184446.htm Shift workers, especially those working permanent night shift rotas, may be at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma, suggests new research. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:44:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201116184446.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201109074101.htm Workers experiencing job and financial insecurity are less likely to follow the CDC's guidelines for COVID-19, such as physical distancing, limiting trips from home and washing hands, according to a new study. The researchers, who surveyed 745 workers in 43 states, also found that state unemployment benefits and COVID-19 policies affected the connection between economic concerns and compliance with COVID-19 precautions. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:41:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201109074101.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201029191116.htm Grocery store employees are likely to be at heightened risk of COVID-19 infection, with those in customer-facing roles 5 times as likely to test positive as their colleagues in other positions, a new study suggests. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:11:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201029191116.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201007182331.htm A new study finds that women are more concerned about COVID-19 than men, a difference that transcends party lines. This female perspective towards the pandemic may be overlooked due to the underrepresentation of women in the workplace that is compounded by an underrepresentation in politics, creating what the researchers refer to as a representational 'double whammy' effect. Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:23:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201007182331.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200902185524.htm Workers who have been exposed to sexual harassment in their workplace are at greater risk of suicide and attempting suicide, a new study finds. 结婚,2020年9月02日18:55:24美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200902185524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200902152130.htm The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly changed workplaces and the nature of work itself, according to a new article published by an international panel of management experts. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:21:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200902152130.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200820143858.htm There are well documented risk factors associated with developing substance use disorder across all age groups. A recent study found those risk factors affect age groups differently and proposes a primary prevention strategy for substance use disorder that is individualized for people within defined age groups. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:38:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200820143858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200730141257.htm A new study finds healthcare workers in the United States are struggling with a suite of mental-health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reports healthcare workers are at greater risk than the general public of experiencing health problems such as depression. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:12:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200730141257.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200728150637.htm Millions of office workers have been sent home to work remotely in the midst of COVID-19. But how many of them have gotten in guidance or equipment to support good ergonomics. Static posture or position could lead to back, neck and shoulder injury. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:06:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200728150637.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200722093448.htm A new study has found that physical stress in one's job may be associated with faster brain aging and poorer memory. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:34:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200722093448.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200716101617.htm Requirements for consumers to wear masks at public places like retail stores and restaurants are very similar to smoking bans, according to a group of experts who argue that mask requirements to stop the spread of COVID-19 should be considered 'fundamental occupational health protections' for workers at stores, restaurants and other public places. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:16:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200716101617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200707120650.htm Perceived pregnancy discrimination indirectly relates to increased levels of postpartum depressive symptoms for mothers and lower birth weights, lower gestational ages and increased numbers of doctor visits for babies, according to a management study. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:06:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200707120650.htm