Work. Health. Me. Archiv
10 Episoden
19 Minuten
What Employees and Employers Should Pay Attention to This Autumn
Autumn brings new challenges to the workplace: shorter days, wet and slippery surfaces, changing weather, respiratory infections, and less daylight.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt looks at how autumn affects our health, safety, and well-being at work – and what employees and employers can do to stay prepared.
This episode explores:
slips, trips, and falls on wet surfaces
safe outdoor work in changing weather
cold and flu season and presenteeism
fatigue and reduced daylight
safe commuting in rain, fog, and darkness
indoor air quality and ventilation
practical ways to prepare workplaces for autumn and winter
At the end of the episode, you'll also get a quick Autumn Workplace Check with practical questions for your own workplace.
Because good prevention doesn't start when something goes wrong. It starts with recognising risks early and taking simple steps before problems occur.
️ Work. Health. Me. – practical insights into occupational health, workplace safety, and employee well-being.
Further Information
For more information on occupational health, workplace safety and seasonal health risks:
World Health Organization – Occupational Health
International Labour Organization – Safety and Health at Work
EU-OSHA – European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Contact
Do you have questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes?
Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de
#WorkHealthMe #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceHealth #Prevention #AutumnAtWork #HealthAtWork #SafetyAtWork
Autumn brings new challenges to the workplace: shorter days, wet and slippery surfaces, changing weather, respiratory infections, and less daylight.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt looks at how autumn affects our health, safety, and well-being at work – and what employees and employers can do to stay prepared.
This episode explores:
slips, trips, and falls on wet surfaces
safe outdoor work in changing weather
cold and flu season and presenteeism
fatigue and reduced daylight
safe commuting in rain, fog, and darkness
indoor air quality and ventilation
practical ways to prepare workplaces for autumn and winter
At the end of the episode, you'll also get a quick Autumn Workplace Check with practical questions for your own workplace.
Because good prevention doesn't start when something goes wrong. It starts with recognising risks early and taking simple steps before problems occur.
️ Work. Health. Me. – practical insights into occupational health, workplace safety, and employee well-being.
Further Information
For more information on occupational health, workplace safety and seasonal health risks:
World Health Organization – Occupational Health
International Labour Organization – Safety and Health at Work
EU-OSHA – European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Contact
Do you have questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes?
Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de
#WorkHealthMe #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceHealth #Prevention #AutumnAtWork #HealthAtWork #SafetyAtWork
1 Minute
How Leadership Shapes Well-Being, Motivation and Workplace Culture
Leadership has a major impact on workplace health — often more than we realize.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt explores how leadership influences employee well-being, motivation, stress levels, and workplace culture.
Healthy leadership is not about being perfect or always being nice. It is about creating working conditions where people can perform well, stay motivated, and remain healthy.
This episode covers:
• what healthy leadership really means
• why trust and communication are essential
• how leadership affects workload, stress, and psychological safety
• why recognition matters
• the role of leadership during change, uncertainty, and remote work
• why leaders themselves need recovery and boundaries
Leadership shapes the everyday experience of work.
And healthy workplaces do not happen by accident.
They are built through communication, trust, respect, and sustainable leadership.
A practical episode for leaders, employees, HR professionals, and anyone interested in occupational health and workplace well-being.
Work well. Stay healthy. Because healthy work means a better life.
Contact:
arbeit.gesund@web.de
Links:
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Mental health at work
WHO – Mental Health at Work
• International Labour Organization (ILO) – Workplace stress and well-being
ILO – Workplace Safety and Health
• Harvard Business Review – Leadership and employee well-being
Harvard Business Review
Keywords:
healthy leadership, employee health, workplace culture, motivation, stress, trust, occupational health, psychological safety, remote work, burnout preventionC
Leadership has a major impact on workplace health — often more than we realize.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt explores how leadership influences employee well-being, motivation, stress levels, and workplace culture.
Healthy leadership is not about being perfect or always being nice. It is about creating working conditions where people can perform well, stay motivated, and remain healthy.
This episode covers:
• what healthy leadership really means
• why trust and communication are essential
• how leadership affects workload, stress, and psychological safety
• why recognition matters
• the role of leadership during change, uncertainty, and remote work
• why leaders themselves need recovery and boundaries
Leadership shapes the everyday experience of work.
And healthy workplaces do not happen by accident.
They are built through communication, trust, respect, and sustainable leadership.
A practical episode for leaders, employees, HR professionals, and anyone interested in occupational health and workplace well-being.
Work well. Stay healthy. Because healthy work means a better life.
Contact:
arbeit.gesund@web.de
Links:
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Mental health at work
WHO – Mental Health at Work
• International Labour Organization (ILO) – Workplace stress and well-being
ILO – Workplace Safety and Health
• Harvard Business Review – Leadership and employee well-being
Harvard Business Review
Keywords:
healthy leadership, employee health, workplace culture, motivation, stress, trust, occupational health, psychological safety, remote work, burnout preventionC
1 Minute
Why Recovery Matters for Health, Performance and Safety
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. It affects concentration, decision-making, performance, and workplace safety.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt talks about the hidden risks of fatigue at work — from shift work and long hours to mental overload, stress, and lack of recovery.
This episode explores:
• what fatigue really means
• how it develops
• why sleep and recovery matter
• how fatigue increases errors and accidents
• why office workers are affected too
• what employers and employees can do to prevent it
Because healthy work is not just about performance — it is also about recovery.
Further information:
• World Health Organization (Workplace health)
• OSHA – Worker Fatigue
Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de
#WorkHealthMe #FatigueAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeHealth #Leadership #MentalHealth #Recovery #HealthyWorkplaces
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. It affects concentration, decision-making, performance, and workplace safety.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt talks about the hidden risks of fatigue at work — from shift work and long hours to mental overload, stress, and lack of recovery.
This episode explores:
• what fatigue really means
• how it develops
• why sleep and recovery matter
• how fatigue increases errors and accidents
• why office workers are affected too
• what employers and employees can do to prevent it
Because healthy work is not just about performance — it is also about recovery.
Further information:
• World Health Organization (Workplace health)
• OSHA – Worker Fatigue
Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de
#WorkHealthMe #FatigueAtWork #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeHealth #Leadership #MentalHealth #Recovery #HealthyWorkplaces
1 Minute
Why Heat at Work Is More Than Just High Temperatures
Summer at work can look very different depending on where and how we work.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores the often underestimated impact of summer heat on health, concentration, safety, and work performance.
From offices without cooling to construction sites, waste collection, healthcare, and emergency services — heat affects people differently, but no workplace is immune.
This episode discusses practical ways organizations can support healthy and safe work during hot weather: smarter work organization, adjusted schedules, breaks, hydration, UV protection, leadership, and prevention.
Because healthy work in summer is not about comfort — it’s about staying healthy, safe, and able to perform.
Links:
️ Heat and workplace safety guidance:
OSHA – Heat Illness Prevention
️ Workplace heat stress information:
CDC – Heat Stress and Worker Safety
️ Practical heat-health information:
WHO – Heat and Health Advice
️ Working safely in hot weather
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Temperature at Work
️ Podcast: Work. Health. Me.
Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de
Keywords
summer work, heat stress, occupational health, workplace health, heat at work, healthy workplaces, work safety, occupational safety, UV protection, hydration, leadership, outdoor work, workplace wellbeing, summer safety, emergency services, healthcare workers
Key Topics
• How heat affects concentration, performance and safety
• Heat risks in offices, outdoor jobs, healthcare and emergency services
• UV protection and practical prevention measures
• The role of leadership during demanding working conditions
• Why healthy work requires planning — not just small extras
Summer at work can look very different depending on where and how we work.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores the often underestimated impact of summer heat on health, concentration, safety, and work performance.
From offices without cooling to construction sites, waste collection, healthcare, and emergency services — heat affects people differently, but no workplace is immune.
This episode discusses practical ways organizations can support healthy and safe work during hot weather: smarter work organization, adjusted schedules, breaks, hydration, UV protection, leadership, and prevention.
Because healthy work in summer is not about comfort — it’s about staying healthy, safe, and able to perform.
Links:
️ Heat and workplace safety guidance:
OSHA – Heat Illness Prevention
️ Workplace heat stress information:
CDC – Heat Stress and Worker Safety
️ Practical heat-health information:
WHO – Heat and Health Advice
️ Working safely in hot weather
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Temperature at Work
️ Podcast: Work. Health. Me.
Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de
Keywords
summer work, heat stress, occupational health, workplace health, heat at work, healthy workplaces, work safety, occupational safety, UV protection, hydration, leadership, outdoor work, workplace wellbeing, summer safety, emergency services, healthcare workers
Key Topics
• How heat affects concentration, performance and safety
• Heat risks in offices, outdoor jobs, healthcare and emergency services
• UV protection and practical prevention measures
• The role of leadership during demanding working conditions
• Why healthy work requires planning — not just small extras
1 Minute
Why Healthy Workplaces Matter More Than Ever
Mental health at work is one of the most important topics of our time.
Organizations are talking more openly about stress, burnout, and resilience than ever before.
But awareness alone is not enough.
In this episode, occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores what mental health at work really means – and why it is not just an individual responsibility, but a result of working conditions, leadership, and organizational culture.
You will learn:
why mental health is essential for performance and sustainability
how modern work environments increase psychological strain
how to recognize early warning signs
why psychological safety is a key factor for healthy workplaces
and what organizations can do to move from awareness to real action
Healthy work is not an extra. It is essential.
Contact:
arbeit.gesund@web.de
mental health at work, workplace mental health, psychological safety, stress at work, burnout prevention, leadership, occupational health
Mental health at work is one of the most important topics of our time.
Organizations are talking more openly about stress, burnout, and resilience than ever before.
But awareness alone is not enough.
In this episode, occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores what mental health at work really means – and why it is not just an individual responsibility, but a result of working conditions, leadership, and organizational culture.
You will learn:
why mental health is essential for performance and sustainability
how modern work environments increase psychological strain
how to recognize early warning signs
why psychological safety is a key factor for healthy workplaces
and what organizations can do to move from awareness to real action
Healthy work is not an extra. It is essential.
Contact:
arbeit.gesund@web.de
mental health at work, workplace mental health, psychological safety, stress at work, burnout prevention, leadership, occupational health
15 Minuten
How workload, structure and recovery shape mental health at work
This episode explores how work design influences mental health at work. Occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why healthy work depends not only on individual coping, but also on clear tasks, manageable workload, recovery, structure, and a certain degree of control. A practical episode about prevention, healthy work environments, and sustainable performance.
Contact
arbeit.gesund@web.de
work design, mental health at work, workload, recovery, work organization, work structure, occupational health, healthy work, workplace health, prevention
This episode explores how work design influences mental health at work. Occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why healthy work depends not only on individual coping, but also on clear tasks, manageable workload, recovery, structure, and a certain degree of control. A practical episode about prevention, healthy work environments, and sustainable performance.
Contact
arbeit.gesund@web.de
work design, mental health at work, workload, recovery, work organization, work structure, occupational health, healthy work, workplace health, prevention
10 Minuten
How to improve posture, reduce strain, and feel better at your desk
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains how ergonomics at the computer workstation affects health, focus, and productivity.
Learn how small adjustments to posture, monitor position, and daily routines can help reduce neck pain, back discomfort, and eye strain.
Simple changes can make a big difference for healthier and more effective work.
Contact:
arbeit.gesund@web.de
Resources:
OSHA – Ergonomics: https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics
Eye health tips: https://www.aoa.org
Keywords:
ergonomics, workstation setup, office ergonomics, workplace health, posture, movement breaks, eye strain, computer work, workplace wellness, occupational health
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains how ergonomics at the computer workstation affects health, focus, and productivity.
Learn how small adjustments to posture, monitor position, and daily routines can help reduce neck pain, back discomfort, and eye strain.
Simple changes can make a big difference for healthier and more effective work.
Contact:
arbeit.gesund@web.de
Resources:
OSHA – Ergonomics: https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics
Eye health tips: https://www.aoa.org
Keywords:
ergonomics, workstation setup, office ergonomics, workplace health, posture, movement breaks, eye strain, computer work, workplace wellness, occupational health
1 Minute
Simple exercises to reduce tension, refresh your focus and stay healthy during the workday.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why long periods of sitting affect our health, concentration, and energy levels. She shares three simple movement exercises and practical tips to reduce tension, improve circulation, and stay focused during the workday. Small movement breaks can make a big difference for healthy and productive work.
Contact
Andrea Leipelt
Occupational Physician
Email: arbeit.gesund@web.de
Keywords
movement breaks, occupational health, workplace health, desk work, ergonomics, healthy work, employee health, workplace prevention
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why long periods of sitting affect our health, concentration, and energy levels. She shares three simple movement exercises and practical tips to reduce tension, improve circulation, and stay focused during the workday. Small movement breaks can make a big difference for healthy and productive work.
Contact
Andrea Leipelt
Occupational Physician
Email: arbeit.gesund@web.de
Keywords
movement breaks, occupational health, workplace health, desk work, ergonomics, healthy work, employee health, workplace prevention
14 Minuten
Occupational physicians are often associated with mandatory examinations – but their role goes far beyond that.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt explains what occupational physicians really do and why occupational medicine is a key pillar of prevention and healthy work.
Topics include:
the legal basis of occupational medicine in Germany,
trust, medical confidentiality, and common misconceptions,
workplace risk assessment and preventive measures,
corporate health management and practical examples,
challenges for occupational physicians themselves,
and future perspectives including digitalization and AI.
A clear, practical episode about prevention, responsibility, and the human side of healthy work.
Healthy work is not an extra. It is the foundation of good work.
In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt explains what occupational physicians really do and why occupational medicine is a key pillar of prevention and healthy work.
Topics include:
the legal basis of occupational medicine in Germany,
trust, medical confidentiality, and common misconceptions,
workplace risk assessment and preventive measures,
corporate health management and practical examples,
challenges for occupational physicians themselves,
and future perspectives including digitalization and AI.
A clear, practical episode about prevention, responsibility, and the human side of healthy work.
Healthy work is not an extra. It is the foundation of good work.
3 Minuten
Work. Health. Me. is a podcast about healthy work, occupational health, occupational safety and corporate health management.
This podcast shares practical perspectives, real working conditions and prevention-focused insights from different professions.
The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast Arbeit. Gesund. Ich. and are released once a month.
This podcast shares practical perspectives, real working conditions and prevention-focused insights from different professions.
The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast Arbeit. Gesund. Ich. and are released once a month.
