Workplace Health & Safety最新文献

{"title":"Beyond Output: Fostering Compassionate Workplaces for a Sustainable Filipino Workforce.","authors":"John Patrick C Toledo","doi":"10.1177/21650799251381854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251381854","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251381854"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145132414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addressing Urban-Rural Gaps in Clinician Well-Being: Insights From the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire.","authors":"Schawanya Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon, Natnapa Heebkaew Padchasuwan, Thawatchai Aeksanti, Nathkapach Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon","doi":"10.1177/21650799251379542","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251379542","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251379542"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145103164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Pulmonary Function Differences in Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Mine Workers in Gujarat: Implications for Establishing Mining Cohort.","authors":"Nitishkumar D Tank, Mihir P Rupani, Rakshit B Shah, Sarang V Dhatrak","doi":"10.1177/21650799251353254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251353254","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetes, a significant global health concern, affects one in 10 adults, with many unaware. Despite its prevalence, evidence on its impact on pulmonary function is limited. Given the occupational exposure to silica dust, mine workers may face heightened pulmonary risks with diabetes. Our objective was to estimate differences in pulmonary functions between diabetic and non-diabetic mine workers and determine predictors of pulmonary dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional study of 215 mine workers from Gujarat's lignite mines in December 2021. Data on demographics, occupation, comorbidities, anthropometry, blood pressure, and random blood glucose (RBG) were collected. Diabetes was defined as self-reported history or RBG ≥200 mg/dL with symptoms. Spirometry measured forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) and forced vital capacity (FVC). Group differences were analyzed using independent <i>t</i>-tests, and linear regression identified predictors of pulmonary function.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Diabetic workers (18%) exhibited lower FEV₁ (2.80 ± 0.65 vs. 3.11 ± 0.77 L, <i>p</i> = .022) and FVC (3.21 ± 0.69 vs. 3.55 ± 0.84 L, <i>p</i> = .017). On linear regression, male gender and longer work experience significantly predicted FEV₁ and FVC, while adjustments for confounding variables diminished diabetes's impact.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Lower FEV₁ and FVC among diabetic mine workers suggest a potential role of diabetes in pulmonary impairment. The diminished effect after adjustment underscores the need for mining cohorts to confirm these findings.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Mine workers should undergo annual diabetes screening and respiratory evaluations beyond routine periodic medical examinations. Workplace programs targeting non-communicable diseases should be implemented to support long-term worker health.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251353254"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145070919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Moving for Minutes: A Health Promotion Exemplar for Employee Wellness at a School of Nursing.","authors":"Jan Michaelis, Ellen D'Errico, Lisa R Roberts","doi":"10.1177/21650799251369109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251369109","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although physical activity is widely acknowledged as essential for health, achieving work-life balance for faculty and staff at the school of nursing, who work long hours, can be challenging, often leading to the neglect of regular exercise, a crucial element of personal health and wellness. To address this issue, a staff member initiated the \"Moving for Minutes\" program (M4M) in 2009, aimed at encouraging weekly physical activities such as walking, jogging, biking, and swimming among the faculty and staff.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The M4M program operates on a quarterly basis, with participants grouped into teams and asked to track their weekly physical activity minutes. At the end of each quarter, a brief celebration takes place, where healthy snacks are served, and inexpensive prizes are awarded to individuals and teams with the most logged minutes.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Since its inception 15 years ago, 128 faculty and staff members have participated, with an average of 18 participants per quarter, representing about 20% of the school of nursing workforce. Participants' mean engagement was 273 minutes of physical activity per person per week of the program.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>Overall, the M4M program has proven to be highly beneficial by promoting a healthy work environment, encouraging self-care, boosting morale, and fostering camaraderie among faculty and staff at the school of nursing. The M4M program provides an exemplar of successfully supporting physical activity, and promoting general health and well-being among employees.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251369109"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protecting E-Waste Recyclers Globally: Insights From U.S. Guidelines and Recommendations.","authors":"Sylvia Akpene Takyi, Marie-Anne Sanon Rosemberg, Jaclyn Goodrich","doi":"10.1177/21650799251374183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251374183","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251374183"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145066130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Respiratory Protection Devices on Speech Intelligibility Among Healthcare Workers in a Controlled Environment Simulating the Clinical Setting.","authors":"Ruth A Bryant, Ned K Tervola, Justin M Smith, Sandra Castro-Pearson, Rachel Zerby, Barite Dawud, Siobhán Dugan, Catherine A St Hill","doi":"10.1177/21650799251361957","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251361957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective communication and collaboration among clinical and nonclinical staff are critical to the health and safety of the staff, for optimal team performance and for safe patient care. While respiratory protective equipment are routine key strategies to protect healthcare workers from exposure to select respiratory pathogens, they have been demonstrated to disrupt speech intelligibility. The COVID-19 pandemic escalated the need for and utilization of respiratory protection in all healthcare settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of various respiratory personal protection equipment (PPE) on speech intelligibility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Healthcare workers were invited to participate in audiology-based testing in which the audiologist read words from the Modified Rhyme Test (MRT) using two levels of background noise and rotating through six different types of respiratory PPE. Descriptive statistics and ANOVA were used for analysis.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Modified Rhyme Test (MRT) scores were significantly lower when wearing the CleanSpace Halo (-10.22 points, 95% CI [-11.28, -9.20]) and the elastomeric half mask respirator (EHMR) with or without the exhalation valve filter (-2.28 points, 95% CI [-3.33, -1.20] and -3.22 points, 95% CI [-4.40, -2.18] respectively) after adjusting for noise level, listener respiratory PPE, and correlation within each participant.Conclusions/Applications to practice:Elastomeric half mask respirator (EHMR) decreased speech intelligibility compromising clear communications. Further research on respiratory PPE design is needed to optimize speech intelligibility and communication maximally.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251361957"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145024546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational Injuries During the First Month of Tenure Among Teen Workers in Oregon: A 10-Year Examination of Workers' Compensation Claims.","authors":"David A Hurtado, Rachel Madjlesi, Jacqueline Boyd","doi":"10.1177/21650799251363262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251363262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Teenage workers have unique occupational injury risks, raising the need to evaluate preventive training programs. This study examines the risk of occupational injury for workers under 19 before and after the release of Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) online safety awareness training in 2017.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Employed Labor Force tool was used to estimate the annual size of the teen workforce from 2013 to 2022 in Oregon. The count and share of first-month injuries (<i>N</i> = 18,694) among all worker compensation claims (<i>N</i> = 166,594) were also examined. General linear models estimated first-month injury risk by age group, controlling for sex, occupation, and insurer.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Teenage workers' first-month injury risk per 1,000 workers was similar before (2013-2016) and after (2017-2022) the O[yes] training (7.8 vs. 7.6). However, compared with older workers, the share of first-month injuries among all claims for teen workers decreased (RR: 0.88, <i>p</i> < .001), with no significant change for other ages.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>After the introduction of O[yes] training, the estimated injury risk did not change. However, the relative proportion of first-month injuries among teenage workers was lower than before. Further research is needed to evaluate training effectiveness and additional contributing factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251363262"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational Risk Perception and Associated Factors Among Textile Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study From Türkiye.","authors":"İrem Medeni, Esra Gültekin Koç, Volkan Medeni, Mustafa Necmi İlhan","doi":"10.1177/21650799251322198","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251322198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The textile industry, a vital sector in Türkiye, exposes workers to numerous occupational risks, including physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards. The weaving stage, in particular, involves prolonged exposure to chemicals, noise, and dust, posing significant health challenges. Identifying workplace hazards is critical to safeguarding employee health and productivity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted in two textile factories in Türkiye. This research investigated perceived workplace risks and related factors to which weaving workers are exposed. Sociodemographics, work-related characteristics and perceptions of chemical, noise, and dust exposures were analyzed. A total of 355 people participated in the study.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Nearly three-quarters of participants were male, 40% were smokers, and 55.8% worked over 45 hours weekly. Chemical exposure was reported in 21.1% of workplaces, 75.5% identified noise as a hazard, and 65.9% noted dusty environments. About 19.3% did not use personal protective equipment (PPE), citing discomfort and perceived inefficacy. Health complaints in the past week included skin issues (10.7%), eye irritation (17.5%), hearing problems (12.7%), and respiratory symptoms (11.5%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Weaving workers face significant occupational risks, particularly from chemical, noise, and dust exposures. Long-term exposure to these hazards may lead to chronic diseases, reducing workers' quality of life. Training and preventive measures are essential to mitigate these risks and improve workplace safety.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Implementing targeted interventions, such as enhanced workplace planning, safer technologies, regular maintenance, ergonomic support, and comprehensive training programs, can improve health and safety conditions for weaving workers while boosting productivity and reducing healthcare costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"466-476"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301523/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Combined Contribution of Social Support and Occupational Factors in Promoting Post-Traumatic Growth in Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A Correlational Study.","authors":"Ja Kyung Seo, Jeong Hoon Seol, Seung Eun Lee","doi":"10.1177/21650799251367064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251367064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that began in March 2020, nurses encountered unprecedented challenges, leading to significant physical and psychological distress. This study investigated the factors contributing to posttraumatic growth (PTG) among nurses following the pandemic, focusing on personal, social, and organizational predictors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional correlational study used survey data from 307 nurses who provided direct care to COVID-19 patients. Participants completed an online survey that included items on demographic information, trauma experiences, social support from personal and work relationships, occupational factors (e.g., resource availability, job conditions, job satisfaction), and PTG. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to identify the significant predictors of PTG.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Coworker support was the strongest predictor of PTG, followed by job conditions, job satisfaction, and personal interactions. Resource availability, specifically that of mechanical ventilators, also significantly predicted PTG. However, supervisor support and PPE availability of personal protective equipment did not significantly influence PTG.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study contributes to the literature on PTG at work by examining the effects of occupational enablers and proposing practical interventions for healthcare organizations.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Our findings suggest that occupational health practices should focus on enhancing peer support, improving working conditions, ensuring adequate resources, and providing comprehensive mental health support. These measures can help promote nurses' PTG and ensure their well-being following a traumatic event.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251367064"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Communication Practices to Support Frontline Workers During Public Health Threats.","authors":"Emily J Haas, Stephanie L Orstad","doi":"10.1177/21650799251334146","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251334146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Public health threats (PHTs) influence how and in what ways managers communicate with employees. Employee resources and information during uncertain times has been noted as a reoccurring gap, especially as it relates to personal protective equipment (PPE). This study explored general and PPE-specific communication practices with 22 healthcare and emergency medical service (EMS) managers to support workers, particularly in the context of preparedness and response.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data collection occurred in two phases that involved interviews and small group discussions to identify, examine, and better frame and execute communication practices. Qualitative analysis was informed by the 4i FACT framework and the social ecological model (SEM) to identify relevant communication practices and intervention points within health delivery settings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results elucidated perceived, effective leadership practices and interpersonal influences in the workplace. Tangible leadership communication practices were identified as important intervention points within the SEM, with a focus on proactive behaviors to procure necessary PPE and disseminate information. Participants emphasized one-on-one interactions with employees, and the use of trusted messengers to share health-related messages. They also highlighted the challenges of PPE shortages and the importance of access to resources across different job roles, organizations, and work settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>This study contributes insights into communication practices during a public health emergency, offering a nuanced understanding of managerial approaches, PPE-related communication, and the broader contextual factors influencing information dissemination. Further, the integration of frameworks like 4i FACT and SEM provides a structured perspective for future communication strategies, supporting tailored approaches across organizations.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"477-488"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12358980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}