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Effectively managing bullying in the workplace
Bullying in the workplace is a widespread problem, and it is important for organisations to understand the risks and how they can be managed. [ + ]
Creating an effective workplace safety culture
The key to maintaining safety at work lies in developing and promoting a safety culture within an organisation. [ + ]
5 reasons to specify an ATEX and IECEx approved crane in hazardous environments
According to Konecranes, there are five main reasons why companies should always specify an ATEX and IECEx approved crane in hazardous environments. [ + ]
Navigating self-driving vehicles on construction sites
Technology that enables automated vehicles to reliably detect traffic signs is being developed by Fraunhofer researchers. [ + ]
Five actionable steps to support your safety leaders
This article contains five practical and actionable steps you can take to support your safety leaders in the VUCA context. [ + ]
Chemical registers and the new global system of classification
A new globally harmonised system for the classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) is mandatory in Australia from 2017. [ + ]
Why truck driving is one of Australia’s deadliest jobs
A Macquarie University report has revealed the major reasons why truck driving is one of Australia's deadliest jobs. [ + ]
Overworked? Good habits, not holidays, are the answer
Australians work very long hours compared to workers in other developed countries. But evidence shows that employees who work more than 48 hours per week, or are overcommitted or over-invested in their work tend to have poorer cardiovascular health than other workers. [ + ]
Doffing just as important as donning when it comes to PPE
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) designed and tested an intervention that was aimed at improving the doffing technique for NIOSH-certified N95 filtering facepiece respirators in the healthcare industry. [ + ]
Are your projects compliant with current building regulations?
Mandatory drug and alcohol testing is now required under Building Code 2013 for Commonwealth-funded projects. Changes to the code came into effect 12 months ago and have had a noticeable flow-on effect across the construction industry, according to LaneWorkSafe. [ + ]
Improving fitness reduces work stress, study finds
People with a high level of fitness are less likely to exhibit health warnings associated with work stress, a study published in US journal 'Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise' has found. [ + ]
Genetic cause for shift work fatigue discovered
Some people adapt easily to shift work, but not everyone can handle constant disruptions to their daily rhythm. Researchers have now found that a melatonin receptor gene influences tolerance to shift work. [ + ]
Are you ready for GHS?
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) will be mandatory in Australia from the 01 January 2017, in all jurisdictions where the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations have been adopted. Are you ready? [ + ]
Methods for managing noise sensitivity
Noise sensitivity is also known as Hyperacusis and occurs when the brain’s central auditory processing centre perceives noise and experiences it as pain. [ + ]
Preventing occupational asthma
Occupational asthma occurs when a work-related action causes symptoms such as recurring soreness or watering of eyes, recurring blocked or runny nose, bouts of coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, breathlessness and persistent chest problems. [ + ]
