Addressing the critical mental health crisis in the U.S., this article highlights the importance of workplace wellness programs and mental health care access for American workers. With insights into OSHA s guidelines, EBSA s initiatives, and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, it underscores the Department of Labor s efforts to create supportive, healthy, and productive work environments.
Explore the science of thermoregulation and its impact on workplace comfort, including the differences between male and female body temperature regulation. This article delves into how factors like reproductive hormones, genetics and disproven beliefs affect office temperature preferences and overall health, providing insights for a balanced and inclusive work environment.
OSHA launches a Regional Emphasis Program to address the high fatality and injury rates in the landscaping and horticultural industries, focusing on inspections and safety enhancements in several states and territories. This initiative targets common hazards faced by workers and provides support for small employers to uphold safety standards.
Two fatal tractor rollovers a month apart lead to nearly $300,000 in fines for a Yakima fruit grower by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. The incidents underline the critical importance of using safety equipment like ROPS and seat belts in preventing workplace fatalities.