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The EPA Final Rule on Methylene Chloride

Workers' Compensation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule in April 2024 significantly restricting the use of methylene chloride due to its health risks. Overall, the EPA rule is expected to positively impact worker health by minimizing exposure to methylene chloride.

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Affordable ways to get employees on their bikes

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From the 11th to 22nd March, pupils and teachers are encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly ways to get to school, including walking, cycling and scooting. The health benefits of cycling Cycling is an all-round health enhancer. Physical, mental, and financial ill-health reduce productivity and increase absenteeism.

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How to Celebrate Global Wellness Day at Work

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You should, given 75 percent of professionals believe it’s the employers responsibility to provide health and well-being benefits. Reduce stigma around mental health. According to a survey by mental health provider Ginger, 69 percent of employees see it as the most stressful time of their career. Share your comments below.

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GREENER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT BOOST WELLBEING & YOUR SOCIAL VALUE CREDENTIALS

Employee Benefits

Businesses are now being encouraged to incorporate responsibility, health, and prosperity for all as part of green engagement strategies. In this blog, we take a look at: why is green engaging, boosting engagement through paid volunteering, environmentally friendly employee rewards, and greener financial wellbeing benefits.

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Analysis of US EPA's Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde and Worker Health

Workers' Compensation

Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) draft risk evaluation of formaldehyde, released on March 15, 2024, raises significant concerns for worker health and worker compensation risk exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers resources on formaldehyde exposure and safety standards [link].

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Office design: it affects employee engagement, health, and productivity

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. “The evidence linking good office design and improved health, well-being and productivity of staff is now overwhelming,” according to Jane Henley, CEO of the World Green Building Council. Below is a quick look at how some simple environmental design changes can bring immediate results in employee health and productivity.

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EPA Launches Community Engagement Efforts on New Ethylene Oxide Risk Information

Workers' Compensation

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced its plans to engage and inform communities, states, Tribes, Territories, and stakeholders about up-to-date information on the risks posed by air emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from commercial sterilizers, as well as EPA’s efforts to address these risks.