The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) released a report that indicates worksite health promotion programs may help lower a company’s absenteeism rates, according to Occupational Health & Safety.

A study conducted by the American Psychological Association revealed managers who help workers by addressing workplace safety concerns and other issues may reduce absentee rates across an organization, according to EHS Today.

University of Canterbury researchers discovered workers’ cognitive performance may suffer after natural disasters as employees adjust to daily tasks.

Hospitals prioritize productivity in the workplace, but a University of Maryland study revealed long hours impact nurses’ health and safety.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Wisconsin company for eight workplace safety violations after allowing employees to continue using an unguarded hydraulic power press brake after a worker suffered an injury.

The American Cancer Society released its Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention featuring updated diet and physical activity recommendations, noting choices occur within a community that can either help or prevent healthy behaviors.

An ACOEM study revealed outside factors may impact a worker’s risk of going on medical leave or disability.

Workplace safety remains a key issue in offices nationwide and implementing radon testing in an office can eliminate workers’ health risks.

Construction workers may face new workplace productivity standards as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved Safety and Health Program Requirements for Multi-Employer Projects, according to the American Society of Safety Engineers announced.

The Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) took a step toward improving productivity in the workplace as it launched a worldwide standards program to promote drug and alcohol-free work environments.