WHO: employee burnout now a diagnosable condition
Many workers in Oregon feel exhausted by their job to the point where they can no longer concentrate on it and carry out their duties professionally. They may regard their job in a mentally distant way...
View ArticleStudy considers link between opioids and fatal two-car crashes
Oregon residents may be taking opioids either for chronic pain or acute injuries. If it is for the former, they may not be so affected by the drug’s psychomotor and cognitive effects. If it is for the...
View ArticleDid you know that cold stress could be deadly?
Winters in Portland and across Oregon are typically frigid, and although rain is more likely than snow, cold stress remains a significant occupational hazard. If you work in construction, agriculture,...
View ArticleWarehouse injuries on the rise
According to data maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the injury rate for full-time warehouse workers is the same as for farmers at 5.1 injuries per 100 workers. Additionally, the number of...
View ArticleBill seeks to make drunk driving prevention devices mandatory
When it comes to the effects of drunk driving, people in Oregon have plenty to be concerned about. Despite massive law enforcement efforts and widespread public awareness campaigns, 30 people across...
View ArticleNSC calls on employers to help stem rise in work-related deaths
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,250 work-related fatalities in 2018 whereas there were 5,147 in 2017. This comes to an increase of 2%. However, the fatality rate was the...
View ArticleAAA Foundation: Drivers get distracted by car safety features
If asked what sort of distractions are common behind the wheel, most drivers in Oregon would likely answer with smartphone use, talking with passengers and eating/drinking. However, a study from the...
View ArticleWhat support do you need to get back to work?
A work accident can bring significant changes to a person’s life. From your ability to simply show up and do your job to the medical bills you’ll have to pay for, your work-related injuries will affect...
View ArticleNew wearable tech may improve ergonomics among warehouse workers
In an attempt to improve work safety conditions, many warehouse owners in Oregon and across the U.S. may do nothing more than assert the existing standards without regard to individual employees. It...
View ArticleRed-light cameras in decline despite clear benefits
Drivers in Oregon should understand just how dangerous running a red light can be. This practice is behind hundreds of fatal crashes every year. More than 800 people died from red-light running...
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