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How to maximise PPE use onsite
The improper use or lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) is responsible for hundreds of thousands of preventable accidents each year. [ + ]
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2025
Registrations are now open for the precision engineering manufacturing show, AMW2025. [ + ]
Why tougher regulations on silica are just the start
Despite recently updated regulations, Australia is not done and dusted when it comes to managing the health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
Minimising the impact of emergency events on workers
Minimising pressure on workers during a medical, evacuation or lockdown emergency is crucial for ensuring their safety and effective response. [ + ]
Injuries at work parties: where does responsibility end?
A work Christmas party incident involving a golf cart crash while in pursuit of a kangaroo has served as a reminder to employers to maintain a safe work environment. [ + ]
It pays to care: the case for better injury management
Work-related injuries and psychosocial hazards significantly impact businesses, affecting productivity, performance and profitability. However, there's good news. [ + ]
Poor mental health forces young people out of work
Mental health concerns are driving increasingly younger people permanently out of the workforce, new research suggests. [ + ]
Real-time monitoring: the key to navigating WHS standards
With increased regulatory oversight of Australian workplaces, real-time monitoring and AI-powered solutions are now more of a necessity for achieving compliance. [ + ]
Using AI to predict and prevent fire hazards
As fire safety technology continues to evolve, new solutions are redefining security across both domestic and industrial settings. [ + ]
How prevalent is psychological distress among workers?
A recent report produced by Monash University has provided a snapshot of the health of the Australian workforce. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
