AOHC Encore 2024-120 Worker Health - Workplace Regulation and Policy

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In the video, Dr. Andre Montoya Bartholomew discusses the intersection of workplace policy and regulation with health outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how work-related factors, such as OSHA regulations, workers' compensation, fair labor standards, health insurance, retirement benefits, unionization, incarcerated workers, domestic workers, child labor, and gig workers, impact the health of individuals in various occupational populations. Dr. Bartholomew urges healthcare professionals to expand their understanding of how work influences health and to advocate for protections and regulations that promote better health outcomes for workers. The audience members asked questions about specific occupational populations, lack of protections in certain states, and the impact of remote work on health. Dr. Bartholomew highlighted the need to consider the implications of policies and regulations in addressing workplace-related health issues, including ergonomic concerns and musculoskeletal injuries in virtual work environments.

Keywords

workplace policy

regulation

health outcomes

OSHA regulations

workers' compensation

fair labor standards

health insurance

retirement benefits

unionization