Tag: occupational health
Heat stress risk from PPE requires urgent clinical vigilance, UK health officials warn
UK health authorities have issued urgent guidance on heat stress risks facing healthcare workers who use personal protective equipment for…
Heat vulnerability in women: why climate extremes demand gender-informed public health
Women face disproportionate health risks during extreme heat events due to physiological differences, medication effects, occupational exposure, and caregiving responsibilities.…
Germany’s Sick Note Policy Sparks Medical Ethics Debate Over Patient Access
Germany's proposed requirement for workers to obtain medical sick notes on the first day of illness has drawn sharp criticism…
Would Hunters Accept a Lyme Disease Vaccine? New Research Reveals Hesitation Among High-Risk Groups
As tick populations reach decade-high levels, new research reveals vaccine hesitancy among hunters and outdoor workers despite documented occupational exposure…
Heat stress affects women more severely than men, research suggests
Women experience greater physiological strain during heat exposure than men, driven by thermoregulatory differences, hormonal fluctuations, and body composition. These…
Short sleep in workers under 45 linked to 55% higher mortality, Israeli 36-year study finds
A 36-year Israeli occupational cohort study of 7,287 workers found that young adults (under 45) sleeping 5 hours or less…
UK Health and Safety Authorities Issue Joint Warning on Asbestos in Consumer Products
UK regulatory authorities issue joint warning on asbestos contamination in imported consumer products. The OPSS, UKHSA, and HSE emphasise that…
Engineered quartz surfaces linked to surge in silicosis cases among US workers
Engineered quartz countertops containing up to 93% crystalline silica are causing a surge in silicosis cases among US workers, according…