For workers at height the number one safety concern is preventing a fall, whether it be a person or an object. [ + ]

Although there are various legal exposures that need to be carefully considered with workplace bullying and mental health, there are also practical solutions that can be implemented in the workplace to reduce the risks. [ + ]

Indoor pollution is causing a greater number of health-related implications, with many office environments affected by what is known as 'sick building syndrome'. [ + ]

Employer expectations that emails will be monitored and responded to during non-work hours are the main reason employees are unable to disconnect from the workplace, new research finds. [ + ]

A 'noise diet' can protect your hearing from future problems. [ + ]

Human-robot collaboration (HRC) describes a work scenario in which humans and automated machines share a workspace. [ + ]

Fatigued employees are a risk in the workplace. They can be underproductive and even dangerous in critical situations. [ + ]

Clipsal brand ambassador and electrician Rebecca Mair (aka Bec Sparky) shares details on the importance of testing and tagging. [ + ]

By automating, integrating and networking processes, implementing Industry 4.0 opens up a whole new level of flexibility and transparency in production. [ + ]

Changing one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting could improve the health of workers who spend most of their workdays sitting in chairs, according to a study published by public health researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. [ + ]

In hot workplace environments such as manufacturing or extractive processes where heat is added to the environment, heat stress can be an occupational workplace concern. [ + ]

A new WHS guide about mobiles in vehicles provides details on a proactive approach to educating workers about the risks of unsafe phone use. [ + ]

High temperatures are a cause for concern for outdoor workers and increase the risk of heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion, heat stress and heat stroke. [ + ]

In recent years, intelligent sensor and control solutions have made it possible to achieve both productivity and safety. [ + ]

If you're hearing workers complain of soreness after a particular task, that's an indicator that you need to assess the risks of manual handling in your workplace. [ + ]