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CDC launches new online heat-risk resources

April 26, 2024

New Heat and Health Initiative, developed in response to increased health risks from heat exposure, aims to improve American’s ability to stay safe during heat events

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Environment, Environmental Health, Occupational Heatlh, Public Health

Hottest temperatures of the year forecasted for Western Washington this week

August 14, 2023

National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning for much of Puget Sound

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Environmental Health, Occupational Heatlh, Prevention

Hot Weather Precautions

May 30, 2023

Severe heat may cause illness or even death. When temperatures rise to extreme highs, reduce risks by taking the following precautions.

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Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh, Vaccines

Booster Mandates Are A Tough Call for States, Businesses

December 16, 2021

Many governments, employers and universities are struggling with whether to mandate boosters, leading to mixed messages to the public and a patchwork of policies across the country, even as COVID-19 cases see a winter surge. 

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Occupational Heatlh

Workplaces can help promote exercise, but job conditions remain a major hurdle

December 10, 2021

Supportive workplace facilities that offer standing desks, stairs, on-site showers and gyms and easy access to walking paths can make it easier for people to fit in exercise and reduce sedentary time. However, these are mostly available to white-collar, higher-income workers who already face fewer barriers to exercise outside of work

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Coronavirus, Healthcare Providers, Mental Health, Occupational Heatlh, Public Health

The Pandemic Has Devastated the Mental Health of Public Health Workers

August 26, 2021

Public health workers have been vilified by a portion of the public and attacked by some political leaders and media figures.

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Environmental Health, Occupational Heatlh

Scorching Heat Is Killing Workers. Some States Are Stepping In.

August 23, 2021

When American farmworkers, construction laborers and trash collectors die in extreme heat, it’s rarely because their employers have broken any rules. It’s because there are none.

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Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh

Scientists Call on CDC to Better Protect Workers From Covid

February 17, 2021

Letter calls for stronger action to protect high-risk workers from airborne exposure to the coronavirus

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Coronavirus, Minorities, Occupational Heatlh

After Hundreds of Meatpacking Workers Died From COVID-19, Congress Wants Answers

February 4, 2021

To date, more than 50,000 meatpacking workers have been infected and at least 250 have died.

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Coronavirus, Law, Occupational Heatlh, Vaccines

Can your boss require you to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

January 19, 2021

The general rule is yes – with some exceptions.

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Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh, Public Health

Why you should be cautious when you’re taking a break at work

December 16, 2020

The place you go to relax on the job can be a high-risk location for transmission of the coronavirus. Here’s two local examples.

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Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh

Meatpacking Industry Drafted an Executive Order to Keep Plants Open

September 14, 2020

Hundreds of emails offer a rare look at the meat industry’s influence and access to the highest levels of government.

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Coronavirus, Health Policy, Occupational Heatlh

Washington ranked #1 state for workers during pandemic

September 2, 2020

Oxfam America study ranks Washington best state — based on worker protections, healthcare and unemployment during COVID pandemic

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Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh

Meatpacking Companies Dismissed Years of Pandemic Warnings

August 20, 2020

Government officials predicted that a pandemic would threaten critical businesses and warned them to prepare. Meatpacking companies largely ignored them.

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Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh

COVID Plans Put to Test as Firefighters Crowd Camps for Peak Wildfire Season

August 20, 2020

Firefighting is an inherently dangerous job that now carries the additional risk of COVID-19 transmission.

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