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Study: Slight Increase in Workplace Injuries in States Where Recreational Marijuana Is Allowed
In states where recreational marijuana laws allow for its recreational use, a new study has found an increase in workplace injuries. The study, "Recreational Marijuana Legalization and Workplace ...3M People Worldwide Die of Work-Related Accidents, Diseases: Report
Nearly three million workers die each year due to work-related accidents and diseases, an increase of more than 5 percent as compared to 2015, according to a recent estimate by the International ...Study: Exosuits Increase Productivity, Reduce Worker Discomfort
Workers wearing exoskeletons can increase productivity by 8 percent, according to a newly released report by HeroWear, a manufacturer specializing in soft, textile based exoskeletons called exosuits, ...Worker Mental Health Linked to Lower Recovery From Back Pain
Workers' mental health comorbidities such as anxiety and depression are correlated with lower levels of functional recovery from back pain than physical health comorbidities, according to new ...2022 Private Employer Workplace Injuries Increased 7.5% Over 2021
Private companies reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, up 7.5 percent from 2021, according to a new report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ...Can More Rigorous Accounting Lead to Fewer Workplace Injuries?
Businesses that want to make their workplaces safer might try adopting a more rigorous accounting system, according to a new study that found a link between a firm's ...