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A study has found most hand injuries occur early in the shift and urges employers to account for this when implementing safety programs.

A study has shed new light on the possible reason why shift workers have an increased risk of heart disease.

A study of motor vehicle manufacturing workers has found a higher than expected association with lung and stomach cancer deaths.

Inadequate prison staffing levels are causing a "circle of stress" and seriously damaging the mental health of prison workers, according to a British study.

A study of office workers in Finland has found that commonly-prescribed physiotherapy treatments are no better at reducing neck pain than normal activity.

One of the most comprehensive studies into the effects of repetitive movement in the workplace has clearly linked high-speed, high-exertion activity with neck and shoulder pain.

A comparative study of international guidelines for the treatment of workers with low back pain found they all encourage early return to work, even when some pain still exists.

Common job stressors could lead to major health problems in flight attendants, including reproductive and cardiovascular conditions.

Employers can reduce their turnover by communicating effectively with employees about perceived health and safety risks, a US study has found.

A new study has found female cleaners have an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.