A NIOSH Total Worker Health Center of Excellence, applying research evidence to advance policy and practice recommendations that improve working conditions.

Boston, MA
Joined April 2014
Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Strong leadership drives impact in health care. Harvard’s Health Care Leadership for Emerging Executives equips rising leaders with skills in meta-leadership, conflict resolution, and negotiation to influence change and navigate complexity Learn More: bit.ly/3Y5zWpj
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Concerns about time off, cost, and confidentiality interfered with mental health care-seeking among U.S. health care providers in 2022–2023. Supportive supervisors help reduce the effect of work stressors on mental health: bit.ly/40knfZU
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
🔥 EH experts share tips to protect yourself from wildfire smoke:🔥 🏠 Stay indoors whenever possible, close windows, and use HEPA air purifiers. 😷 Wear N95 masks to reduce particle exposure when outside. Learn more from our recent panel: loom.ly/de6fB1E
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Join us on Friday, 1/17, from 1:30 pm for our annual #PilotProject symposium and learn about the latest emerging #research topics in #occupational #safety and #health. Register here for the Zoom link: hsph.harvard.edu/environment…
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Early symptoms of hypothermia: shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, confusion, disorientation. Find tips to stay safe while working in cold this winter: bit.ly/4ghj1bB
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
The winter months can be difficult. Less daylight can contribute to depression and other mental health issues. These Total Worker Health resources can help your employees’ who may be struggling: bit.ly/4eyvrvx
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Start the New Year off right by making your mental health a priority! Use these Total Worker Health principles: bit.ly/4eyvrvx
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❄️ How cold is too cold? Get tips on protecting outdoor workers in the winter: bit.ly/3OEtq5H
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
The holidays may be a difficult time for many people. Help your workers who may be struggling this holiday season. Use these Total Worker Health strategies: bit.ly/4eyvrvx
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Don't miss our last #GrandRounds seminar of 2024! On Friday, 12/13, 1:10–1:50 pm, we will discuss the physiological effects of shift work on circadian rhythms and #SleepQuality and interventions for improving sleep hygiene. Register here for the Zoom link: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jf…
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Healthcare personnel are exposed to a variety of respiratory hazards on the job. Protect those who protect us. Learn about proper selection and use of respiratory protection in our new fact sheet: bit.ly/3B3QU0F
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Are you prepared for the time change this weekend? The time change creates a higher risk for injuries at work. Use these tips to keep your workers safe: bit.ly/2Z8zT2J
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Work plays a significant role in workers’ mental health. Employers have a unique opportunity to invest in workers’ mental health and well-being. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, commit to investing in your workers’ mental health: bit.ly/4eyvrvx
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Just announced - The NIOSH Center for Firefighter Safety, Health, and Well-Being. The new Center will provide a central point for NIOSH research on firefighters and build on NIOSH expertise on top safety and health issues in the fire service. Learn more: bit.ly/3BIL7gV
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
People in certain occupations are at an increased risk for suicide. The workplace is an important potential intervention site. Learn how employers can advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: bit.ly/3BhPAqK #SPM24
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
The Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit provides information, tools, and resources to help employers across all industry sectors to effectively prevent and address substance use disorders in the workforce. Learn more: bit.ly/3vxUBZx
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Your actions can improve the lives of all your workers and may even save someone's life. Find resources to help: bit.ly/4cn29xP #SPM24
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Are you a researcher interested in how stress impacts worker well-being? Consider submitting an abstract to the 2025 Work, Stress, and Health conference! This conference is convened by the Society for Occupational Health Psychology and @NIOSH. Learn more: sohp-online.org/wsh2025/
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
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
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Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being retweeted
Use these tips to prevent heat-related illnesses at your worksite. Find additional resources: bit.ly/3fst693 #NIHHIS #HeatSafety #SummerReady
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