WestON Meeting: Health equity, the workplace and the COVID-19 pandemic
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12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Advancing worker health, safety, and well-being
At the Center for Health, Work & Environment, we educate future leaders, conduct research, and design practical solutions.
Who we are
The Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health is one of six Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® (TWH) and houses the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center, one of 18 centers of its kind supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Our mission is to advance worker health, safety, and well-being.
We educate future leaders, conduct research, and design practical solutions to occupational health and safety challenges with our partners. We use a TWH approach in all that we do, by prioritizing safety, first and foremost, while striving to improve overall worker health.
What we do
Practice
We provide mentoring, educational tools, and more to employers and their employees.
Research
We study the health, safety, and well-being of workers in Colorado, the U.S., and beyond.
Training
We offer in-person and online trainings to help you lead in workplace health and safety.
COVID-19 resources
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Employer resources
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Health Links™ Town Halls
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Leadership course on stress
News
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Colleges battle COVID-19 but also the budget hit of canceling sports
Sep 16, 2020In spite of a global pandemic, many colleges and universities across the United States are gearing up for the fall football season. While this slice of normalcy may be comforting, it could also come at an enormous cost – the well-being of the student athletes.Full story -
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OSHA makes final rule revising beryllium standard
Aug 27, 2020Thanks to the research, discoveries and persistence of individuals like Dr. Lee Newman, OSHA has published a final rule revising the beryllium standard for general industry.Full story -
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Ergonomic design for every body: A fashion professional’s journey into occupational health
Aug 20, 2020Design and merchandising student enters public health to design ergonomic clothes, including face masks, that fit every body.Full story