by Joseph P. McGuire, PhD, Emily J. Haas, PhD and Lucas Simpson, M.Ed., GSP Technological development and innovation across the industry show no signs of slowing, bringing to the forefront effective adoption and use. Regardless of the technologies that workers use in the workplace, the basic principles of human-centered design and integration have remained the same: involve workers early and…
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Examining mental health connections in mining
An important discussion of mental health and well-being with mining and construction workers. By Joe McGuire, PhD, Emily J. Haas, PhD, Lucas Simpson, MS, Vince Hafeli, DBA Mining and construction are often cited as inherently hazardous and stressful occupations and can pose risks to workers’ mental health and well-being.1,2 Psychosocial risk factors that can increase the occurrence of mental health…
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It’s often a challenge no one wants to discuss: mental health in the mining industry. But to acknowledge it and open lines of discussion can help treat those afflicted as well as to help prevent others from following the same dark paths. By Joe McGuire, PhD and Lucas Simpson, M Ed The March 8, 2023, edition of the University of…
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