Occupational Health and Workplace Wellness Contributor
Sarah Mitchell is a contributor covering occupational health, workplace wellness, and employee care strategies that support safer, healthier organizations. She writes about the connection between compliance, prevention, and workforce well-being.
“The best workforce health strategies support both compliance and care in a way that feels practical, clear, and sustainable.”
A landmark 10th Circuit ruling backs OSHA's authority to cite healthcare employers for workplace violence under the General Duty Clause, while a wave of state laws creates new compliance obligations. Here's what healthcare employers need to know to protect workers and stay compliant in 2026.
As OSHA marks Workers' Memorial Day on April 28 with its first-ever candlelight vigil, new BLS data shows 5,070 workers died on the job in 2024. Here's what the numbers reveal about persistent risks and what employers should do now.
With over 78% of U.S. employees living with at least one chronic condition, NIOSH's updated Total Worker Health framework gives employers an evidence-based roadmap for integrating health protection with health promotion to reduce absenteeism, boost productivity, and support worker well-being.
OSHA renewed and revised its Heat National Emphasis Program on April 10, 2026, targeting 55 high-risk industries for heat-related inspections and introducing updated citation guidance. Here's what employers need to know before summer.
OSHA issued a revised National Emphasis Program on April 10, 2026, refocusing heat-related enforcement on 55 high-risk industries with updated data and new guidance. Here's what employers need to know before summer.
With NIOSH calling psychosocial hazards an alarming public health problem and the ILO dedicating World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 to the topic, employers must act now to address workplace stress, burnout, and mental health risks alongside traditional safety programs.
With OSHA's Heat National Emphasis Program expiring in April 2026 and a proposed federal heat standard under review, employers should prepare now for summer heat season. Here's what the proposed rule requires and how to protect your workers.