William S. Pike, Managing Director, Brady Australia, discusses some of the biggest challenges facing the safety industry in 2016. [ + ]

Matthew Browne, CEO, DoneSafe, discusses the impacts of new and emerging technologies and important things customers are looking for in a safety software supplier.

If machinery starts malfunctioning, it may not be the manufacturer's fault. Instead, it might be a warning sign for subsidence issues on mine sites. [ + ]

A man who lost half his leg in a workplace accident described how these type of injuries often lead to hatred, heartache, family issues and a life without purpose. [ + ]

How will advancing technologies affect our workplace in terms of managing safety and the role of the safety professional? [ + ]

The move towards EWDs is gaining momentum, indicating that driver fatigue continues to be a significant road safety issue on the agenda of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. [ + ]

Posture is often oversimplified as either "good" or "bad" but there is considerable range for change to help people who suffer from pain due to poor sustained posture. [ + ]

Employers will see a return on investment if they maintain a healthy workplace culture, says workplace development firm TMS Consulting. [ + ]

Incorrect sitting behaviours and poor posture are major factors contributing to the rise of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), which are damaging to people's health and a significant and rising cost for Australian business. [ + ]

A senior scientist in mental health research explains the importance of employment for people with severe mental illness — and how it's best achieved by simple, everyday good management.

Summer is fast approaching and with temperatures rising there is a susceptible portion of the workforce whose health is at risk from dehydration in hot environments. [ + ]

There are some working-at-height applications where environmental factors can affect the performance of PPE. In such circumstances, incorrect product selection could have catastrophic results.

An opinion on the problem with using unisex PPE when working in high-risk environments from the founder of She's Empowered. [ + ]

Recent accidents from working-at-height activities highlight the need to re-enforce the basic principles that must be observed to ensure that the risks from falls are to be minimised through the correct design, installation, testing and recertification of working-at-height anchorage systems.

The latest hipster trend that is sweeping across the country is popularising facial hair of any kind. And while this may be positive news for beard barbers, it also presents a safety risk that must be remembered by hipsters who require respiratory equipment in the workplace. [ + ]