WGAL

PennDOT plow drivers say job is physically demanding

YEAH, LAURA. RIGHT NOW, MANY PENNDOT CREWS ARE IN THE SIXTH HOUR OF A 12 HOUR SHIFT AND 12 HOURS IN THAT TINY CAB CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON DRIVERS. PAT OWENS HAS BEEN A PENNDOT DRIVER FOR FIVE YEARS. HE ...
Employee Benefits

How can employers support the wellbeing of staff in physically demanding jobs?

Employers can support staff in physically demanding roles by offering practical, preventative, and wellbeing-focused measures ...
Employee Benefits

IVC Evidensia uses wellbeing benefits to support staff with physically demanding jobs

IVC Evidensia supports its employees with physically demanding jobs through a range of benefits designed to aid their ...
EurekAlert!

Physically demanding work is not enough to stay healthy: Leisure-time physical activity is key for type 2 diabetes risk reduction

Researchers have found that engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity during leisure time, regardless of occupational physical activity, is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
Firefighter Nation

Set Standards, Not Goals: Physical Fitness Standards for the American Fire Service

Firefighting is the most physically demanding job in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracked the physical requirements of about 480 jobs at more than 56,000 workplaces ...