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“Safety Matters” —Bringing Work Safety and Health to the Classroom

Every day, young workers face injury, illness and even death on the job. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that about 1.5 million teenagers from 15 through 17 years old work in the United States. Studies show that nearly 8 of 10 high school students in the United States work at some Read More >

Posted on by Rebecca Guerin, MA; Andrea Okun, DrPH; Deborah Hornback, MS; and Christopher Storms7 Comments

Advancing Worker Well-being Across the Working Life: NIOSH’s New Center for Productive Aging & Work

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2020, American workers 55 years or older will increase by almost 10 million, or at a rate of 33.5%. In addition, by 2020, most workplaces will have five generations working side by side. An aging workforce means having to think about how workers and organizations address Read More >

Posted on by James Grosch, PhD; Juliann Scholl, PhD; and Bermang Ortiz, BA4 Comments

Help for Small Businesses

  New businesses start with an idea, an opportunity, and a problem to solve. The path to profitability crystalizes as a business plan emerges. Then come the paperwork and licensing. New business owners must attend to innumerable tasks: negotiate with suppliers, trim costs, manage employees, push for revenue, secure capital, deliver to clients, and navigate Read More >

Posted on by Garrett Burnett, MS, MBA and Thomas Cunningham, PhD 5 Comments

New Research Identifies 5 Best Practices for Keeping Contractors Safe

  Creating a culture of safety isn’t just meant for full-time employees of an organization. It requires the involvement all workers whether full-time, temporary or contract and the diligence of the companies or organizations where their work occurs. Contractor safety management is extremely relevant in our increasingly global and complex world that involves work in Read More >

Posted on by Joy Inouye22 Comments