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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. [ + ]
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? [ + ]
