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September 2021 Newsletter

Must Reads.

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New initiative at University of Colorado connects climate, work, and health


 
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Alumni Spotlight: Mwangi Ndonga


 
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Sugarcane workweek study: Risk factors for daily changes in creatinine

Research.

Impact of Advising on Total Worker Health® Implementation

Tenney, Liliana DrPH; Dexter, Lynn MS; Shapiro, David C. BA; Dally, Miranda MS; Brown, Carol E. PhD; Schwatka, Natalie V. PhD; Huebschmann, Amy G. MD; McMillen, Jim MPH; Newman, Lee S. MD

Read the full paper in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine »

Education.

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Professional Certificate in Total Worker Health


Change workplace culture, support employees, and set yourself apart from other professionals. Our online certificate is designed for HR professionals, business leaders, health and safety professionals, & more.

 
Learn more


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Online Continuing Education

 
We provide online, self-paced courses to busy professionals who are committed to workplace health and safety. Whether you’re a safety manager or business owner, we can help you gain the skills and credentials you need to advance your career and Total Worker Health.

Many of our courses are approved for continuing education credits including SHRM, CME, CHES, and others.
 
Explore our courses

Practice.

Events

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AIHA Fall Technical Conference

September 8-9  | 11am MT


Industrial hygienists and occupational health and safety science professionals come from all walks of life and pathways. What they all have in common is a commitment to protecting the health and safety of people where they work. They are the "invisible heroes" who make sure our friends, acquaintances, and loved ones come home safe every day. The 2021 AIHA-RMS Fall Technical Conference will bring together experts to connect, discuss, and share research in the field of industrial hygiene.
 
 
 
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The Time is Now:
Paid Family and Medical Leave for All

September 22  | 11am MT


Offering paid family and medical leave is a growing priority for public policy and among employers in Colorado and across the country. Allowing the flexibility for employees to care for both themselves and their family is good business. 

Join Health Links as we review and discuss new paid family and medical leave policies and best practices for both workers and employers.

CHES, CPH, and SHRM credits are available.
 
 
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2021 Rocky Mountain Safety Conference

October 12-13


The Colorado Safety Association and the American Subcontractors Association of Colorado are joining forces to bring safety-minded professionals together for two days of learning and collaboration that include in-person and virtual opportunities.

You will enjoy power-packed programming with industry leaders covering what’s new for leaders in safety, how to manage new developments in compliance, and what advances in technology will help you rise to the top! You’ll also get fresh ideas from exhibitors with top-of-line safety products and services.

Register »
 
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Health Links™ Annual Event: Celebrating Total Worker Health

October 28  | 9:00am MT

 
Join Health Links as we celebrate and recognize workplaces championing health, safety, and well-being. This virtual event is an opportunity to connect with other like-minded organizations, share best practices, and learn from event workshops. 
 

 
Full events calendar


Presentations coming this Fall

 
Our team is presenting on Total Worker Health at several local and national conferences this Fall.

September 14: Dr. Tenney, Dr. Schwatka, and Lyndsay Krisher will present Total Worker Health Leadership for the Safety Professional at ASSP Safety 21 

September 20: Miranda Dally, Dr. Tenney, and Dr. Schwatka will present at World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

October 10: Dr. Newman will present at the Science Writers Conference in Denver, CO

October 12: Dr. Tenney will present COVID-19 on Worker Mental Health and Wellbeing: Lessons Learned and Actions for the Future at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress

October 23: Dr. Tenney will co-present in a session titled Multi-level Approaches to Promoting Well-being in the Workplace and Miranda Dally will present "Relationship between climate conditions and timing of occupational injuries among Guatemalan sugarcane harvesters" at APHA in Denver
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