A farewell to my Institute family
“All good things must come to an end”. These words, attributed to Chaucer in 1374, certainly hold true as I contemplate my “semi-retirement”, beginning after next week. Yes, I’m leaving...
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Institute Director Shea wins 2018 Leadership Award
Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences Director, Steven Shea, has been awarded the 2018 Faculty Senate Leadership Award, which was presented during the annual Distinguished Faculty Awards...
April is distracted driving awareness month
More than 40,000 people were killed on our nation's roadways last year, an increase of 6% from 2015, and distracted driving is a major contributor. In light of these disturbing statistics, the...
National Pesticide Information Center wins award
Perhaps the best “perk” I receive from working at the Institute is being able to associate with all the wonderful, intelligent and dedicated people here. But I also enjoy a similar reward as...
Happy Halloween!
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Fun at the Southern Oregon Safety & Health Conference
The Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference, held Oct. 17-19 at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Conference Center, was (as are all Oregon safety & health conferences)...
Fall is safety & health conference season
I always look forward to Fall. Leaves turn beautiful colors, early season rains quench our parched forests (and put out forest fires!) and importantly, our safety, health & wellness conference...
Making a difference on sleep apnea
Here is a story we think you need to see: Lives are being changed by sharing health and safety messages supported by Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences research. During lunch at...
Fall hazard training offered in Spanish
We know that falls are the number one cause of injury and death in construction. Perhaps less known, however, is the disproportionate rate of work-related injuries and illnesses that occurs among...
Cannabis use a growing concern of employers
Cannabis (marijuana) use is on the rise. Twenty-nine US States have legalized medical cannabis and 7 (including Oregon) have approved recreational use. Thus, cannabis use in the workforce is a...