The shifting nature of employment in recent decades has not been adequately examined
from a public health perspective. To that end, traditional models of work and health research …

In order to develop a well-trained, equitable, and inclusive workforce with high quality jobs,
the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) identified a need for analytical context …

Toxic contaminants inadvertently brought from the workplace to the home, known as take-
home or paraoccupational exposures, have often been framed as a problem that arises due …

Background Climate change has exacerbated the health effects of high ambient
temperatures on occupational health and safety; however, to what extent heat stress can …

Despite significant improvements in occupational safety and health (OSH) over the past 50
years, there remain persistent inequities in the burden of injuries and illnesses. In this …

Background Work in the wood industry is often associated with exposure to wood dust and
formaldehyde. The aims of this study were to describe the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice …

Background Long working hours and fatigue are significant occupational safety and health
(OSH) hazards for working populations who experience disproportionate risks of injury and …

Introduction: This study analyzed workers' compensation (WC) claims among private
employers insured by the Ohio state-based WC carrier to identify high-risk industries by …

Most occupational health research is conducted with the so-called “standard employment
relationship” in mind, which entails ongoing, full-time employment for a single employer. Yet …

Background Research has documented occupational health disparities, including higher
rates of work‐related injuries, among temporary workers compared with workers in standard …