At Work
Keep up-to-date on key research findings from the Institute for Work & Health. Our newsletter features evidence-based health and safety information that affects workers and informs workplace decision-makers. Plus, it has articles on how our research applies in practice.
At Work 72 (Spring 2013)
Manufacturer learns participatory ergonomics worth the investment
An Ontario textile plant saved over a quarter-of-a-million dollars as a result of implementing a participatory ergonomics program, according to an economic evaluation performed by the Institute for Work & Health.
Female nurses working nights weigh [slightly] more than those working days
Body mass index scores are slightly higher among female nurses working night shifts (or a mix of day, evening and night shifts) than among those working regular day shifts, according to a recent study from the Institute for Work & Health. But we don’t yet know if this difference is important.
Permanent work injury lowers women’s chances of marriage
Women experiencing a permanent impairment following a work injury are less likely than uninjured women to marry, says new research from the Institute for Work & Health.
Mental health suffers among workers permanently impaired by job injury
Depression and related symptoms are more common among workers with permanent impairments following a work-related injury than in the general population, according to a new study from Trent University and the Research Action Alliance on the Consequences of Work Injury.
Do workplace disability management programs promote return to work?
The effectiveness of workplace-based disability management programs in promoting return to work is unclear, according to a review by the Campbell Collaboration that nevertheless provides important insights into the components of these programs.
Work environment may up risk of hypertension in men
Low job control is associated with an increased risk of hypertension among men, says a study from the Institute for Work & Health and Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.
What researchers mean by... case control study
Case control studies start with an outcome (such as a disease) and work backwards to find exposures that may be linked to it.
IWH News
- Two IWH senior scientists awarded medal
- Syme Fellowship opportunity now open
- Disability handbook features IWH authors
- IWH welcomes new SAC members
