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Why meal timing matters for shift workers
Overnight eating may be putting the health of shift workers at risk, a new study has found. [ + ]
Australian workers most stressed in APAC: report
Despite growing awareness about the importance of mentally healthy workplaces, Australian workers remain some of the most stressed in the Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
The lowdown on workplace hearing loss
One in three Australians give little thought to protecting their own hearing in noisy environments, new research from Hearing Australia shows. [ + ]
Protecting first responders from increased bushfire risk
Due to a changing climate, more frequent and severe bushfires are being experienced across Australia. [ + ]
How much workplace harm goes unreported?
According to a new survey, quite a lot. [ + ]
Choosing the right PPE to enhance worker safety
While safety in Australian workplaces has improved over recent years, more can still be done to prevent accidents and injuries. [ + ]
More action needed on workplace lung health, survey finds
Despite stronger crystalline silica protections taking effect from 1 September 2024, a new survey has found that more action is needed on workplace lung health. [ + ]
Do cobots pose psychosocial risks to workers?
Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, have been increasingly permeating Australian workplaces — but at what risk? [ + ]
Why an engineered stone ban is not enough
While a ban on engineered stone is welcome, research suggests that more needs to be done to protect workers from silicosis. [ + ]
Four steps to reduce psychosocial risks in the workplace
With the mental health of Australian workers in decline, claims for psychological injuries now exceed those for physical injuries at work. [ + ]
The right to disconnect: what employers need to know
Under new legislation that came into effect in August 2024, employees now have the "right to disconnect" from their workplace after hours. [ + ]
Intelligent robotic work clothes that adapt in the heat
With the intensification of global warming, it is becoming more important to keep workers thermally comfortable. [ + ]
Boosting employee mental wellbeing in six steps
Workers in Australia are experiencing rates of stress, anxiety and burnout that are concerning, according to reports. [ + ]
The danger of workplace dust — and it's not what you might think
A study that has followed construction workers since the 1970s has highlighted a health risk that increases with dust particle exposure. [ + ]
What workplace risks do tradies face?
August marks Tradies National Health Month, which raises awareness of the workplace health and safety risks facing tradespeople. [ + ]
