Healthier Workforce Center

We are excited to announce that the Healthier Workforce Center will be exhibiting at 2025 Iowa SHRM State Conference on October 8 – 10, 2025.🎉  Like or comment if you’ll be there! #IASHRM25

Join us Nov 14-15 at the Heartland Symposium in Coralville, IA to learn more about occupational health and worker well-being. Keynote presenter is the one and only L. Casey Chosewood, MD MPH! More info > heartland.public-health.uiowa.edu/event/heartlan…

Today's the day! Register here > bit.ly/rrw-toolkit

Please join us September 30th from 11:30-1:00 CST to talk about recovery-ready workplaces. Dr. Peter Gaumond from the @ONDCP will guide us through becoming a recovery-ready workplace using a toolkit developed with the @USDOL. Register here > bit.ly/rrw-toolkit

NOW is the time to prepare your workplace for natural disasters and other emergencies. We have the information and resources you need to get started: osha.gov/emergency-prep… #BeReady @Readygov @fema @NIOSH

TODAY! Please plan on attending at 2 PM EDT. Register here: tinyurl.com/42anarcs

Is #naloxone in your workplace first aid kit? “It really is something that’s very simple to administer” to anyone experiencing an opioid overdose, @NSCsafety expert Mike Ezzell says. With his help, we’ve laid out the steps – and other info you should know. bit.ly/4dZ8iBE

HWC researcher Dr. Ann Marie Dale addresses construction sector struggles with opioid overdose deaths thenationshealth.org/content/54/6/1…

The opioid crisis has hit construction workers especially hard: Among occupations, no category has a higher rate of fatal drug overdose. “There’s a lot of pain in construction, and we know that pain is being under-reported." @nationshealth reports: thenationshealth.org/content/54/6/1…

The @NIOSH Education and Research Centers are conducting a survey to identify continuing education and training needs from employers in various businesses and industries across the country. Take the survey at z.umn.edu/erc-survey #publichealth #ohs #employers #work

Plan outdoor work based on how hot it feels throughout the day with the @OSHA_DOL NIOSH Heat App. The app features real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location, as well as occupational safety and health recommendations. bit.ly/3szQvvr #HeatSafety

Many students and young adults are working this summer without being aware of their rights at work. Join OSHA July 17 as we discuss young worker rights and employer responsibilities, and guide you through resources to #KeepTeenWorkersSafe. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/young-worker…

Is your workplace "the one where safety comes first?" Help us get the word out to all your friends that Aug. 12-18 is Safe + Sound Week. Sign up at osha.gov/SafeAndSoundWe… today! #SafeAndSoundAtWork

New episode! We discuss how to keep safety committees fresh and effective. And Iowa OSHA Bureau Chief Peggy Peterson offers insight on keeping workers safe in the heat. bit.ly/3XnisqH

Use the Hierarchy of Controls to protect workers from #heat, Iowa OSHA Bureau Chief Peggy Peterson says in a new video. bit.ly/3z7PFfL

The heat is on! 🤔Time to rethink outdoor heat safety for the workplace: youtu.be/p52uwQb30vE

@OSHA_DOL @NWS Good thing we just released our outdoor heat safety video, developed in collaboration with Iowa @OSHA_DOL 😎 youtu.be/p52uwQb30vE

🔥 With extreme heat on the way this week, make sure to check your local forecast and take precautions to stay safe. Employers and workers should be aware of the risks and know how to prevent heat illness. Stay informed and be safe. osha.gov/heat #heatwave Map: @NWS

Looking for real-time air quality information on your phone? Download the free (and ad-free!) AirNow app to see air quality conditions in your area. airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-…

Insomnia and poor sleep habits impact employee health and workplace performance. Today’s blog explores ways employers can improve sleep wellness and performance outcomes. >> blog.ifebp.org/wake-up-call-t… #sleepwellness #insomnia

Protecting the health and safety of workers is our number one priority! The conditions of work are constantly changing, creating new health and safety issues in the workplace. Join us for a Leadership Summit on May 22, 2024. Learn more: buff.ly/4aVRf1P #wellness #NESC