The common cold and gastroenteritis cost employers billions in lost productivity each year, but simply supplying workers with alcoholic hand sanitiser can dramatically reduce "illness episodes", a German study has found.
Depression caused by job strain is costing employers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, yet most workplace interventions are individual-focused, doing little to reduce job stressors, a University of Melbourne study has revealed.
Firefighters who remove their respirators in the final stages of suppressing a fire could face an increased risk of heart disease, a new study has revealed.
Up to 45 per cent of shift workers and 61 per cent of occupational drivers suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), potentially placing co-workers and the public at risk, according to Japanese researchers.
A study of September 11 survivors has highlighted the critical role communicative and flexible managers play in limiting psychological distress after a workplace calamity.
Employers that want to dissuade older workers from retiring early should lighten their workload, invest in their health and make them feel more appreciated, a European study has found.
The time and commitment needed to implement preventative health strategies can be formidable, but clearly articulating the benefits versus costs should persuade wary employers, US researchers say.
A study has found high-frequency vibrations could be more dangerous to workers than lower frequencies, casting doubt on the effectiveness of an international standard.
