Analyzed data on industry, age, and mortality rates for seven stress-related causes of death (suicide, homocide, hypertensive heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver, arteriosclerotic heart disease, ulcer of the stomach, and hypertension). Using available United States' mortality statistics, a consistent pattern was found by industry and age. (JAC)

A study of school business officials and administrators in large school districts found general job satisfaction. School administrators derive more satisfaction from the work performed than from the work environment. (MD)

This paper addresses the key elements found in well-designed teachers' workspaces, including both classroom- and office-based workspaces; and highlights important development principles when designing these workspaces. Educational trends that have affected the rise of both classroom- and office-based workspace are briefly discussed. (GR)

Workers and employers must carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of new "work at home" (flexiplace) arrangements. Discussed are: advantages of flexiplace for workers, such as no commuting; advantages for employers, such as increased productivity; and arguments against, such as supervisory problems. (NW)

Estimates that two-thirds of all stress-related problems are the result of faulty interpersonal relationships in or away from the workplace. Discusses the importance of helping people cope with relationship problems and suggests approaches to stress management. (JOW)

The objective of this study was to describe machine transcription in measurable terms for volume of keyboarding, materials handling, error correction, referencing activities, unit operation, and proofreading tasks. Descriptive statistics from the observation of 23 word processor operators are given. The observation device and its implications for…

Lists reasons for increasing emphasis on conservation and renewable energy sources and considers the role of vocational education in motivating workers to change energy use attitudes and behaviors. (SK)

Presents an overview of developments in the Quality of Working Life field and some links between this movement and adult education. Discusses worker participation as a strategy for mass adult education. (SK)

Defines the role which training can play in bringing about a real, profound, and lasting improvement in working conditions and environment and determines what goals the activities should achieve. (CT)

Looks at attitudes toward work in the People's Republic of China, including that the nature of work should be varied and meaningful; there should be worker control over the pace of work and working conditions and sufficient security, pay, and status; and there should be working group cohesiveness and group goals. (CT)

Presents an account of the proceedings at the conference, including recommendations, discussions, examination of agenda items, adoption of resolutions, and debate on the report of the Director-General as well as his reply. (CT)

Examines the age distribution of injured workers relative to their exposure by industry and occupation; and looks at injury characteristics and costs associated with the age of the injured worker. Data indicate that occupational injuries occur at a lower rate to older workers than to younger ones. (CT)

Discusses federal regulation of industry in general and the history and work of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in particular. (IRT)

Trends in employment, occupations, output, and input provide evidence that firms increased their use of contract and contingent labor. Further research is needed to explore the causal factors behind the shift toward market-mediated work arrangements. (JOW)