Since the commencement of the Queensland Mining and Quarrying Health and Safety Act (MQHSA) in 2001, there have been six deaths in the state's mining industry. Three prosecutions have been completed and two are pending

Technological advancements in the 21st century have resulted in more 24-hour work schedules compared with previous generations and are associated with less sleep time and a perception of increasing sleep difficulties

Much has been written about the risks of suspension trauma recently, some of it quite alarmist while some of it is more measured

High temperatures and humidity stress the body's ability to cool itself and heat illnesses become a concern during hot weather. Heat stress may occur as the result of a heatwave or due to a constant source of heat in the workplace

As another scorching summer hits Australia, the safety of our food is once again thrust into the spotlight. The Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) estimates that each year over four million Australians get sick from eating contaminated food

It might seem fanciful to assert that office chairs are responsible for an increasing proportion of workers' compensation claims, but recent figures show musculo-skeletal injuries are increasing in office working environments. How is this happening?

There are many applications for photography in the processing industry. For example, breaches of safety regulations must be documented; original installation structures must be recorded before and/or after a processing operation is carried out

This article outlines the most pertinent features of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), the requirements of the supplier and the information that should be reviewed prior to accepting the use of a chemical substance in the workplace

In the complicated quest for better logistics set-up, the presence of vehicles is frequently overlooked

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. It is estimated that 1 in 2 people who spend their life in this country will develop skin cancer. Every year, 8240 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed and 1000 people die from the disease

Employers are required by OHS legislation to provide workers with training and supervision to enable them to perform their work in a manner that does not expose them to hazards. Companies with risk-tolerant cultures take a minimalist approach to this

Most floor specifiers are so focused on eliminating the risk of slip-falls to their workers and the public that it doesn't even occur to them that they can gain valuable add-on benefits at the same time for very little, if any, extra outlay

Building workers and emergency response personnel must be trained to recognise the risks of suspension trauma

A vast amount of wine spends much of its time stored in wooden barrels or stainless steel tanks wrapped in highly combustible expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation to maintain an even temperature

Between bacterial outbreaks, viral pandemics, irradiation and the continuing controversy surrounding food additives and genetic modification, it seems that the safety of what we consume regularly comes into question