Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of neuromuscular exercise among health care workers with multisite pain. Methods: This secondary analysis examined a randomized controlled trial comparing exercisers (n=110) and non-exercisers (n=109) among female health care workers aged 30–55 years with low back pain. The exercise group trained twice weekly for 6 months. Multisite pain was defined as pa…

Objective: To assess the association of lifestyle-related factors with occupational falls and fall-related fractures among Japanese workers. Methods: This nationwide web-based longitudinal study utilized data from the Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Surveys from 2023 to 2025. Multilevel Poisson regression with robust variance was used to estimate relative risks (RRs) of lifestyle behavioral f…

Objectives: To examine the association between work–family conflict (WFC) and the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms among working adults. Methods: Data were drawn from the 2017 Wave 5 of the Personality and Total Health (PATH) Through Life project (n=1,312). WFC was measured using validated survey items, while depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Goldberg Scales and t…

Objective: This study examined the association between the health care sector mainly used, the use of work ability support services, and work disability among occupational health care (OHC) patients with mental health disorders and/or musculoskeletal diseases—two major contributors to work disability. Methods: Data from a nationwide OHC provider included sickness absences, disability benefits, he…

Objective: This study examined the rate of performance-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) in music therapists. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was sent to all actively board-certified music therapists in the United States. Results: A provisional estimate of 84% ( n =642) of this sample of music therapists reported experiencing PRMD in their lifetime, with wrists/hands being most injured. …

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized hazardous medication surveillance program and identify occupational factors associated with adverse health outcomes among healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: We analyzed data from 2,625 HCWs enrolled in a multi-site surveillance program (2020–2022). Participants completed a standardized questionnaire and underwent complete blood count tes…

Objective: Prolonged sitting is a major risk factor for adverse health outcomes, even among physically active individuals. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a six-month sit-stand desk intervention in reducing sitting time and improving psychological outcomes in office workers. Methods: A clustered randomized controlled trial was conducted with 38 office workers, allocated to either a sit-…

Incorporating oral health promotion into the workplace may enhance productivity.

An overwhelming majority of public comments support a federal heat safety standard to protect vulnerable employees against hazardous temperatures in the workplace.

Using turnover intention as a proxy for actual turnover may be misleading.

Physical fitness was largely comparable across racial and ethnic groups, suggesting equitable outcomes in this department's wellness program.

Chronic OP exposure may cause progressive renal damage. KIM-1 is a sensitive biomarker for early detection and monitoring of subclinical tubular injury.

Sensory impairment elevates involuntary early retirement risk, highlighting the need for timely intervention and workplace adaptation.

Both occupational exposures and non-occupational factors, such as social support, may be important in the etiology of PTB.

Policies and interventions should address administrative burdens, economics, and overall well-being.

Updates of the mortality surveillance of this large established cohort are useful in evaluating the chronic health status of this workforce. Additional follow-up time provides the statistical power to clarify earlier findings.

AI exposure is unevenly distributed, concentrating risk in technology-intensive regions and occupations. Targeted workforce adaptation policies are needed to mitigate unemployment and regional disparities.

Night shift work is associated with CVD risk factors. Shift schedules with fewer night shifts and longer recovery periods could mitigate it.

Evidence-based, progressive PT programs can reduce MSKI risk and enhance occupational fitness and long-term wellness among police recruits.