Occupational health and safety is one of the most impactful practices implemented in workplaces around the world. This industry is now seeing major improvements in safety practices due to the use of new helpful AI tools. The many applicable uses for the technology in the field are opening up a world of possibilities, ranging from predictive medical imaging, to improved risk mitigation. The innovations being made to create a safer working environment are important to safeguarding the health and... Read More about Emerging Technologies: The promising potential of AI in advancing OHS practices

Tenzin Shapheltsang Fear is common in the news when a public health crisis occurs due to the nature of crises and the fact that negativity sells, causing the news to use fearful language. This fear changes how the public thinks and acts, and though fear can protect us from danger, the influence of the media can make a bad situation worse. You can look back to the infamous toilet paper shortages during COVID, the media making people panic buying toilet paper in the US and Canada when the... Read More about Fear in Media Headlines, its Impact on Crises and You

Colin McQuillan Kanenori. (2022). https://pixabay.com/photos/climate-change-issue-7575216 Why Indoor Air Quality Matters in Schools Most students and teachers think that the air in their classrooms is clean. However, research shows that the air in schools can be worse than the air outside. This exposes students to many unsafe pollutants that may affect their health, and ability to concentrate. A... Read More about How Air Pollution in Schools Affects Students’ Health and Learning

Jessica Dhesi-Jaouhari Healthcare Workers play a critical role in keeping individuals safe and healthy. However, the high demand from their jobs often leads to poor sleep habits, which can cause strain on their mental state. A study conducted by Rohmani et al. (2024) examined how sleep disorders impact health and anxiety in health workers. The study analyzed data from 5,267 healthcare workers collected across seven countries including China, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Turkey,... Read More about Restless Nights to Rising Risks: The Effect of Sleep Disorders on Mental Wellbeing in Healthcare Workers