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FRI

11:31AM

Depression might increase women's work injury risk

Women with depression are more likely to be injured at work, according to a new study.

THU

10:30AM

Workers' expectations predict time off work

New research has confirmed that injured workers' recovery expectations are a good predictor of time to return to work.

FRI

2:13PM

Women exposed to more risks than men in same desk jobs

A study finding that men and women are exposed to different risk factors within the same job highlights the importance of ensuring work is designed to minimise risks for both genders.

WED

3:00PM

Report confirms multiple chemical sensitivity

A Danish report has confirmed the existence of multiple chemical sensitivity and says there are ways for employers to help prevent the condition.

FRI

4:45PM

Traffic fumes cause DNA damage

Workers exposed to traffic fumes on a regular basis have a high risk of sustaining DNA damage, which leads to cancer, new research shows.

THU

11:28AM

Reducing effort-reward imbalance could decrease angina risk

A new study has found that reducing the effort-reward imbalance at work could decrease the risk of coronary heart disease among men.

FRI

5:06PM

Jet fuel increases risk of hearing loss

Exposure to jet fuel in a noisy workplace increases workers' risk of hearing loss, a study has found.

MON

9:30AM

Chronic lead exposure can cause memory loss

A US study has found that lead exposure over the years is associated with memory problems.

FRI

4:13PM

Best practice policies reduce needlestick risks by 80%

The World Health Organisation and the International Council of Nurses have developed best practice policies and practices that they claim reduce the risk of needlestick injuries by 80 per cent.

MON

4:30PM

Freedom to take breaks reduces computer-use strains

Allowing workers to control the speed of their work and how often they take breaks might be a more effective way to reduce computer-related musculoskeletal injuries than changing the ergonomics of their workstations.

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