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Promoting Health and Safety Among Young Workers

1:27:00

Workplace Matters: Marijuana Introduction

9:56

Workplace Matters: Driving Safety

10:50

Hierarchy of Controls Safety Examples: Cold Stress

5:11

Recruitment and Retention: Embracing Identities

8:44

The Why and How of Recovery Friendly Workplaces

57:24

Hierarchy of Controls Safety Example: Outdoor Heat Safety

High heat conditions outside bring with it hazards that affect worker well-being. The hierarchy of controls is a framework that can be used to identify more effective strategies to protect workers from various hazards.
Peggy Peterson, the Bureau Chief for Iowa OSHA's On-Site Consultation and Education Program under the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, spoke with us about how to apply the hierarchy of controls to the case of extreme heat.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:02) Elimination
(1:22) Substitution
(1:47) Engineering Controls
(2:14) Administrative Controls
(3:22) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
(4:19) Using Multiple Levels
(4:54) Conclusion
(5:34) End Screen
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🔗 Resources
www.osha.gov/heat
www.osha.gov/heat-exposure
www.osha.gov/heat/heat-app
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/default.html
www.osha.gov/publications/bytopic/heat-illness-prevention
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For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org
The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Promoting Health and Safety Among Young Workers

1:27:00

Promoting Health and Safety Among Young Workers

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Young workers are at a greater risk for injury and illness in the workplace. Employers can address these risks by using best practices to promote health, safety, and well-being. This webinar brought together expert panelists from government, employers, and trainers, who specialize in different areas of worker well-being, to discuss how to protect young workers. Host: - Diane Rohlman, M.A., Ph.D...

Workplace Matters: Marijuana Introduction

9:56

Workplace Matters: Marijuana Introduction

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The audio-only version of this episode is also available on the Healthier Workforce Center SoundCloud soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/marijuana-and-the-workplace-introduction This episode of Workplace Matters is the first of two about marijuana in the workplace. With more states choosing to alter marijuana laws and regulations despite federal laws, the discussion surrounding marijuana a...

10:50

Workplace Matters: Driving Safety

zhlédnutí 98Před 6 měsíci

The audio only version of this episode is also available on the Healthier Workforce Center SoundCloud. soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/driving-safety This episode of Workplace Matters looks at how employers can help keep their drivers safe. What causes driver distraction? What are the important aspects of a driver safety program? How does workplace culture affect driver safety? We asked...

Hierarchy of Controls Safety Examples: Cold Stress

5:11

Hierarchy of Controls Safety Examples: Cold Stress

zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 8 měsíci

Cold conditions bring with it many hazards that affect worker well-being. The hierarchy of controls is a framework that can be used to identify more effective strategies to protect workers from various hazards. Peggy Peterson, the Bureau Chief for Iowa OSHA's On-Site Consultation and Education Program under the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, spoke with us about how to a...

Recruitment and Retention: Embracing Identities

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Recruitment and Retention: Embracing Identities

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The labor shortage has had a negative impact on worker well-being. When looking to retain employees and recruit new ones, workplaces should consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or DEI. The benefits can include increased employee engagement and belonging, in addition to larger and more diverse applicant pools. Erin Stresow, PhD, Business Consultant, discusses the benefits of incorporating D...

The Why and How of Recovery Friendly Workplaces

57:24

The Why and How of Recovery Friendly Workplaces

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Due to the opioid crisis and other substance use disorders, workplaces and employees are feeling the impact both on the job and at home. In this online, collaborative learning community the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest brought together three experts to share innovative ideas and best practices on how to create a workplace that is recovery friendly. Featured experts include: Ann Mar...

Recruitment and Retention: More Than Just A Paycheck

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Recruitment and Retention: More Than Just A Paycheck

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The post-pandemic labor shortage has had a negative impact on worker well-being. With the work environment and nature of work changing rapidly, employers are struggling to keep up with increased turnover and finding new workers to fill the positions needed. Mandy Parchert, Workforce Development Business Partner at HNI, and Nicole Crain, Executive Vice President at the Iowa Association of Busine...

More Than Just a Paycheck: Creating a Workplace that Attracts and Retains Employees

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More Than Just a Paycheck: Creating a Workplace that Attracts and Retains Employees

zhlédnutí 265Před rokem

Having trouble with recruitment and retention? In this online, interactive learning community we brought together business leaders, community members, and experts like you to share innovative ideas and best practices on how to create a workplace that attracts and retains employees. This meeting also addressed how work culture, policies, and practices influence health and well-being and impacts ...

Introduction to the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest

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Introduction to the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest

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The Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest has served as a Total Worker Health Center of Excellence since 2006. The Center has four research projects, outreach and education, and a pilot grants program. Our goal is to be leaders in the research, translation and dissemination of Total Worker Health policies, programs, and practices. To do this, we partner with researchers, employers and pract...

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Assessing Worker Well-Being

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The NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) is a new tool for employers to assess worker well-being. This tool can be utilized for assessing needs, observing changes over time, and comparing results across teams within an organization. (0:00) Introduction (1:11) Worker Well-Being Framework (2:42) Benefits of the NIOSH WellBQ (3:20) 6 Steps for Using the NIOSH WellBQ (4:32) Strategies to ...

Mental Health Success at Turner Construction

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Mental Health Success at Turner Construction

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Turner Construction is the general contractor for a new 40 million square foot Facebook data center outside of Des Moines, Iowa. In response to COVID-19, Turner established mental health and wellness programs for their worksite. In collaboration with researchers from Washington University at St. Louis, Turner implemented mental health resources, raised awareness, and de-stigmatized the use of m...

9:52

Burnout

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Burnout is feeling physically and mentally exhausted by work to the point where the employee no longer possesses the desire or even the capability to perform their job at a quality level. Dr. Eean Crawford at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa highlights the early signs of burnout, the toll on individuals and the workplace, potential causes, and employer solutions. 🔗 Resou...

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Non-Standard Work

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Information Privacy: Protect Worker Data

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Information Privacy: Protect Worker Data

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In an increasingly digital world with more private information being stored online than ever before, it is becoming a challenge for businesses to maintain the privacy of their employees’ data. Designing and enforcing appropriate privacy protections goes beyond ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive safety and health information. 🔗 Resources ➤ Stanton, Jeffrey M., and K...