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Hazards lurk in the wake of fire
Those affected by the bushfires are being advised to remain vigilant, even after the fires have passed and assessment, clean-up and recovery work is undertaken. [ + ]
Musculoskeletal disorders: comprehensive approach needed
Safe Work Australia has released a new report on the most common type of work-related injury in Australia: musculoskeletal disorders. We outline key findings. [ + ]
Tread carefully around fragile roofing
Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety. [ + ]
Australian study prompts straight back thesis rethink
Curtin University researchers have challenged received wisdoms on safe manual lifting, finding no evidence a rounded, flexed back increases low back pain risk. [ + ]
Support line managers, safeguard mental health
Line managers are not being given sufficient support to safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of their workers, 2019 survey research suggests. [ + ]
State of silica in South Australia
Earlier this year SafeWork SA undertook a proactive audit program of silica risk among engineered stone workers. We take a look at the newly released report. [ + ]
Qld electrical licensing disciplinary actions: Nov 2019
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took seven electrical licensing disciplinary actions in November 2019. We take a look. [ + ]
How to conduct a safety audit of your workplace
Regularly conducting workplace safety audits can help mitigate or prevent injuries and fatalities. Penny Geftakis offers five steps to a proper safety audit. [ + ]
3 tiers of construction safety leadership
A report released last month finds that 30% of Australian construction firms are 'safety first' — the highest rank in a 3-tier WHS model. [ + ]
Academy for hydraulics-focused training
Hydraulink announced in November 2019 that it is setting up a training school to offer a range of hydraulics-focused training programs. [ + ]
Britain releases 2018–19 work health and safety figures
Stress levels are at an 18-year high for working Britons, the figures show. We also compare UK fatality trends with recently released Australian data. [ + ]
'Snacktivism' delivers snacks to Melb and Syd
A campaign delivering free office snacks to Melb and Syd aims to boost collegiality and worker wellbeing. It delivers on 29 November, 6 and 13 December 2019. [ + ]
Drugs in construction: a number one problem
Construction workers are the most likely for cocaine use and prescription opioids misuse of any occupational group, new research out of the US suggests. [ + ]
Looking after employee needs when disaster strikes
Current NSW and Qld fires are a reminder for employers to review crisis responses. Lawyers Aaron Goonrey, Kaitlyn Gulle and Cameron Hannebery offer guidance. [ + ]
At sea with mental health
Employers need to take a more 'proactive approach' to addressing the challenges that come with working at sea, research suggests. [ + ]
