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Work. Health. Me.

Andrea Leipelt 10 Episoden Neueste vor 2 Wochen

Healthy work, occupational health & prevention

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Autumn at Work – Staying Healthy and Safe During the Changing Season

15.10.2026

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

Healthy Leadership – Why Leaders Matter for Employee Health

15.09.2026

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

Fatigue at Work – When Tiredness Becomes a Safety Risk

15.08.2026

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

Summer at Work – Staying Healthy in the Heat

15.07.2026

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

Mental Health at Work – Beyond Awareness

15.06.2026

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

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Work. Health. Me. is an English-language podcast about healthy work, occupational health, occupational safety and corporate health management. The podcast focuses on prevention, real working conditions and practical perspectives from different professions. Each episode addresses key questions around health at work: How can working conditions be designed in a healthy way? What does prevention really mean in everyday working life? Which roles and professions contribute to sustainable health at work? The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast “Arbeit. Gesund. Ich.” New episodes are released once a month. Hosted by Andrea Leipelt, specialist in occupational and general medicine.

Urheberangabe: Andrea Leipelt
Durchschnittliche Länge: Ø 12 Min.
Erscheinungsweise: Monatlich
Letzter Check: vor 2 Wo.
Zuerst veröffentlicht: vor 9 Mon.