At Work 111 (Winter 2023)

All At Work articles about research findings can now be found in the Publications & Resources, on the Plain-language summaries page. At Work articles about events, initiatives, appointments and awards can be found in the News & Events section, on the What’s New page.

Overhead view of two people in safety helmets walking up the stairs in a plant

IWH tool comes out ahead in Australian study of OHS leading indicator tools

In an Australian study of five health and safety leading indicator tools around the world, a measure developed by IWH has come out ahead for its ability to pick up workers’ risk of reporting a physical injury or a near miss at work.
Published:
hands raised in training session

What research can do: Manitoba’s WCB uses IWH research in update of RTW workshop

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba updates its Return to Work Basics workshop with evidence-based content: the Institute's 'Seven Principles For Successful Return to Work.'
Published:
A group of young adults look into the camera

One in four young adults in the U.S. have poor mental health—and the lowest earnings among their peers

About one in four young adults in the U.S have poor mental health from their mid-teens to mid-30s. They also have the lowest earnings of their same-age peers. That’s according to a new study, conducted by IWH associate scientist, using data not available in Canada.
Published:
A roomful of business people listen to a presentation

Launching a research program on AI, work and health

Uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are all around us but, until now, few researchers have examined the impact of AI through the lens of worker inequities and worker health and safety. In October, a team led by IWH Scientist Dr. Arif Jetha kicked off a new research program at IWH on these topics.
Published:
A roomful of business people listen to a presentation

Twenty-year look-back by former IWH president finds bright spots in prevention system

At the Nachemson lecture in November 2022, former IWH president Dr. Cameron Mustard looked back on key themes he observed during his 20 years at the helm of the Institute.
Published:
NEWS is spelled out in scrabble pieces that are sitting on top of a stack of newspapers

IWH Updates

Mark the date – IWH unveils tool to help workers consider and communicate support needs ~ Mustard postdoctoral research award now accepting applications
Published: