Workplace violence and fatigue: Topics of discussion at OSHA's upcoming international conference
The dangers to workers of violence and fatigue are among topics OSHA presenters will address at the 8th international conference on occupational stress and health, "Work, Stress and Health: Global Concerns and Approaches," November 5-8, 2009, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Presenters will describe how alarm accessibility, unobstructed views from inside and outside the workplace, and brighter lighting help reduce violence and improve security for workers. Discussions will also include the impact of working long hours and how fatigue contributes to depression, illness and other symptoms experienced by recovery personnel.
In addition to OSHA representatives, U.S. and international leaders and professionals in the research, business, labor, medical and social science fields will meet to discuss the global effects of work, stress and health on people in developed and developing countries.
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