Treating the Whole Worker
A Case Study in Occupational Mental Health Services
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TREATING THE WHOLE WORKER
A CASE STUDY IN OCCUPATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Addressing psychological hazards will be increasingly important in the post-COVID work environment. The ongoing changes to work processes and work-life balance can negatively affect worker well-being, including mental health.
BY JEFFREY W. BRADBURY, KAITLIN AUBIN, KRISTIN BECKETT, AND MARISA BURTON
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LOOKING BEYOND THE BARRIER
WATER INTRUSION AND THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
In the aftermath of a major water intrusion event, awareness of the art and science behind water restoration strategies and fundamental psychrometry—the science of drying—allows industrial hygienists to make informed decisions that prioritize occupant safety and achieve successful restoration of the building.
BY DEREK A. NEWCOMER, RACHEL JOHNSTON, SIVARCHANA MAREEDU-BOADA, NICKY ROSE, AND NATHAN SEWARD
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THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY: A MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE
STANDING UP FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
As cannabis becomes legalized for both medical and adult use, OHS regulations specific to the industry are emerging. This article explores the OHS considerations within the cannabis industry, aiming to shed light on best practices, regulations, and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of workers and the need for standards.
BY UMA DHANABALAN
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CONTRIBUTORS
JEFFREY W. BRADBURY, FEATURE AUTHOR
Jeffrey W. Bradbury, CIH, CSP, is the occupational health manager at Rivian.
DEREK A. NEWCOMER, FEATURE AUTHOR
Derek A. Newcomer, DrPH, CIH, CSP, is a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service and the deputy director of the Division of Occupational Health and Safety at the Office of Research Services, National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland.
UMA DHANABALAN, FEATURE AUTHOR
Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP, MRO, CMS, is founder and CEO of Global Heath & Hygiene Solutions LLC and an independent practitioner at Uplifting Health & Wellness.
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