'Towards Better Work and Well-being' — International Conference 10−12 February: Increasing working years and productivity by improving well-being at work
[10.2.2010]
The 'Towards Better Work and Well-being' international conference brings a great number of work life experts to Helsinki. The aim of the conference is to provide the opportunity to discuss strategies and tools for the...
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Study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health: Improved Productivity for ULD Sufferers through Occupational Health Services
[27.1.2010]
Upper limb disorders (ULDs) are common among the Finnish population. Approximately 1-4% of the working-age population suffers from rotator cuff inflammation, epicondylitis, peritendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Study: Childbirth Delivery Support System Is a True Innovation in Ergonomics
[26.1.2010]
The Relaxbirth® delivery support system has been designed to provide midwives with an adjustable work station and to enable mothers to relax their bodies and naturally find the most effective pushing position.
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Work accidents brought under control in the Zero-Accident Forum
[30.11.2009]
A research conducted from 2004 through 2008 on the effectiveness of the Zero-Accident Forum shows that the workplaces that have participated in the Forum have reduced the number of occupational accidents by up to 20%.
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Global health expert Hans Rosling's statistics on global changes are convincing
[20.11.2009]
The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) has chosen Professor Hans Rosling from the Karolinska Institutet, to deliver this year's Jorma Rantanen Lecture. He gave his speech on "From Myths to Facts -...
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"Brainbeat" - Estimating Brain Load from the EEG
[14.7.2009]
The research group at the Brain and Work Research Centre of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has developed an index, based on two-channel electroencephalography (EEG) that can be used as a measure for...
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Rock musicians’ work is heavy
[23.4.2009]
PRESS RELEASE 21/2009: In February the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) investigated the physical strain rock musicians experience in their work at live performances of the Finnish band Apulanta.
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There are ways to extend work careers
[13.3.2009]
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Sleep restriction is associated with the development of health problems
[9.3.2009]
Sleep restriction, leading to deprivation of sleep, is common in modern 24-h societies and is associated with the development of health problems including cardiovascular diseases.
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Hospital infections among patients more common in wards where staff reports high work stress, problems in collaboration, and long working hours
[16.2.2009]
Hospital-associated infections are a serious public heath problem. Approximately 50 000 patients get hospital infection during their stay, and these infections are estimated to contribute to death in 2000 - 5000...
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