Workplace health & safety
Workplace health & safety
Audio Summaries
Every issue of Workplace health & safety moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from Workplace health & safety.
Is Night Shift Work Associated With Depression and Suicidal Ideation? A 17-Year Follow-Up Study
Jun 11, 2026
The study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of night shift work on mental health outcomes, specifically depression and suicidal ideation, while also examining potential sex differences in these associations. The findings revealed that women who engaged in night shift work over 17 years experienced a significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation and depression, whereas men showed different depressive symptoms linked to night shifts. These results highlight the need for tailored mental health interventions that consider sex-specific vulnerabilities related to night shift work.
Factors Associated With Work Productivity Loss Among Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Correlations
Jun 10, 2026
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify factors associated with work productivity loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that job stress, fear of COVID-19, mental health issues, and job insecurity were significantly correlated with productivity loss, highlighting the need for targeted workplace health strategies to address these challenges during public health crises.
Improving Healthcare Workforce and Patient Safety: A Scoping Meta-Review
Jun 5, 2026
The authors aimed to identify practices that improve both healthcare worker (HCW) safety and patient safety by conducting a scoping meta-review of systematic reviews published between 2011 and 2020. They found that a variety of practices, particularly those related to work organization and teamwork, show promise in benefiting both HCWs and patients. The study highlights the need for collaboration between occupational health and patient safety leaders to implement these integrated safety practices.