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Poll finds engaged employees are healthier employees
April 2013
A recent Gallup poll found that U.S. workers who are engaged in their work and workplace are more likely to report a healthier lifestyle than their counterparts who are not engaged or who are actively . . . more »

Low wages linked to high blood pressure
March 2013
A study recently published in the European Journal of Public Health—and partially funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)—found that low wages are . . . more »

Online Exclusive: Sample policy for seasonal and communicable diseases
COCA Online Exclusive January 2012
Each year in the United States, as many as one in five people fall victim to seasonal influenza. Twenty million will suffer some form of gastroenteritis (stomach illness).And more than a billion cases of "the common cold" strike each year--that's more than two colds apiece. Peak season for all of these illnesses typically hits in January and February. . . . more »

Trainer's handbook: Don't be shocked by anaphylaxis; Train workers to respond to life-threatening reactions
January 2013
Many people suffer from allergies. An unfortunate minority have allergies so severe that their reaction is a life-threatening condition called "anaphylaxis." . . . more »

ACOEM launches campaign against chronic disease among workers
December 2012
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has announced a new awareness-building campaign intended to help employers identify and respond to chronic diseases that commonl . . . more »

Hazard identification: CDC highlights 4 hazards for hotel housekeepers; Tips to keep custodial workers healthy
December 2012
More than 400,000 hotel housekeepers are at work in America today, and they're working harder than ever. Housekeepers are dealing with thicker, fluffier pillows and comforters, more layers of sheets, and ever-heavier linen carts. . . . more »

Online exclusive: Tips for busting your employees' holiday stress
COCA Online Exclusive November 2012
Fill in the blank: "It's the most ____________ time of the year." Did you say "wonderful"? Or did you, like many workers during the holidays, answer "stressful"? . . . more »

Study links job insecurity and worker wellness
November 2012
A study reported in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests that workers who perceive that their jobs are not secure are more likely to rate themselves in poor health a . . . more »

Featured Resource: Workplace kitchen safety checklist
November 2012
The employee kitchen is often a hub of activity that has nothing to do with work--but can have plenty of risk to your workers' safety and health. Post this safety checklist in your kitchen to help employees avoid burns, cuts, and foodborne illnesses. . . . more »

Online exclusive: Checklist for cutting on-the-job cancer risk
COCA Online Exclusive October 2012
Do your workers worry about cancer? They can reduce their risk with this checklist addressing two common causes of cancer. . . . more »

Paid sick leave may make workers healthier, more productive
October 2012
A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has found that workers with access to paid sick leave were 28 percent less like . . . more »

Health and wellness: Sleep deprivation linked to pain in workers; What employers can do
October 2012
Americans don't get enough sleep. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently reported that 30 percent of adult U.S. workers--or 40.6 million workers--sleep 6 or fewer hours a day. . . . more »

Worksite health promotion program reduces absenteeism
June 2012
A study reported in a recent issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests that comprehensive workplace health promotion programs can reduce absenteeism. Researchers . . . more »

Obese workers cost more than smokers
May 2012
A study recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine reports that obesity adds more to healthcare costs than smoking. The researchers collected data from more th . . . more »

Older Workers: Addressing Age-Related Health and Safety Concerns in Your Workforce
February 2012
The days of retiring at age 62 or so are over for many. Instead of playing golf and gardening, a significant number of older Americans are still at work. These workers bring valuable experience, but they also may be at greater risk for certain kinds of work-related injuries. . . . more »

Featured Resource: February Is American Heart Month; Is Your Workplace Heart Healthy?
February 2012
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While employers have no control over many factors affecting heart health--including workers' weight and overall health status, genetic heritage, and health behaviors like diet, exercise, and smoking--some conditions in your workplace may play a role. . . . more »

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