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The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center at the University of Kentucky have created the “Small Business Toolkit for Hiring Employees in Recovery.” This toolkit will help small business owners successfully hire and retain people who are in recovery from substance use disorders. It contains information about hiring, legal considerations, samples of workplace policies and programs and resources.
The AgriSafe Network has created a series of training courses for those in the forestry and logging industries. Training topics include chainsaw safety, heat and cold stress, hearing loss prevention, ergonomic safety, preventing workplace violence and skid loader safety.
A recent study, Supportive-leadership training to improve social connection: A cluster-randomized trial demonstrating efficacy in a high-risk occupational context, highlights the powerful impact of leadership training on fostering social connection in demanding work environments.
A new study, Calibrating workers’ trust in intelligent automated systems, explores the critical balance of trust between workers and automated technologies.
The NIOSH Science Blog article, How Employers Can Advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, emphasizes the critical role workplaces play in addressing suicide prevention.
Northern Kentucky University is offering a micro-credential in Occupational Health and Safety. It consists of three courses to help you identify work behaviors, conditions, practices and policies that threaten worker health, well-being and safety in organizational settings.
Mental Health America has released its 2024 Mind the Workplace report, offering key insights into workplace mental health and wellness trends. This comprehensive research highlights the challenges employees face and provides actionable recommendations for creating healthier, more supportive work environments.
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