Summer at Work – Staying Healthy in the Heat

15.07.2026•0:01

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•0:01

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

Work Design – The Key to Healthy Work

15.05.2026•15:10

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

Ergonomics at Work: Small Changes, Big Impact

15.04.2026•10:15

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

Movement Breaks – 5 Minutes to Reset Your Energy at Work

15.03.2026•0:01

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

The Occupational Physician – A Key Partner for Healthy Work

15.02.2026•14:17

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.