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It’s official: Swine flu is a pandemic


June 12, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Illnesses, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Worker health, swine flu

The World Health Organization has declared a swine flu pandemic, the first global flu epidemic in 41 years.

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Tell co-workers — anonymously — to take their coughing and sneezing home


May 13, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Illnesses, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lighter Side of Safety, Worker health

With the recent swine flu scare, we’ve heard the plea once again for ill employees to stay home instead of spreading sickness at work. Now you can send the message anonymously, “Stay home when you’re sick,” specifically to those who ignore that advice.

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Are employees too tired to work safely?


January 7, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Research on safety, fatigue

A new study shows almost one in five workers admit they aren’t getting a good night’s sleep. However, only one in ten have been properly diagnosed with a sleep disorder.

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Tips to help workers avoid the flu


November 17, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Worker health

Want to help keep workers healthy this flu season? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends three steps to stay healthy.

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