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European survey shows gaps in dealing with work-related stress
A recent European workplace health and safety survey shows that there are many concerns over work-related stress, but few companies are in a position to deal with it. -
Status of OHS in Australian construction
The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner recently released its ‘Biannual Report July to December 2009’, an analysis on OHS data collected from reports from accredited construction companies for the second half of the 2009 calendar year. -
Does human error cause accidents?
‘Human error’ is often associated with workplace accidents. But is that really the cause or is it more a case of ‘human action’? -
Vibration as big an OHS threat as noise, says testing company
Commenting on a study of human vibration, Noise and Vibration Measurement Systems warns of the serious occupational dangers of vibrations in the workplace. -
Senior safety executives' salaries have tumbled
The salaries of Australia’s top safety executives fell by an average $59,000 during the last 12 months, a recent survey reveals.
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Could ‘zero harm' be killing people?
Could ‘zero harm’ be killing our people? Yes, says veteran OHS expert Phillip Byard, ahead of his 29 October address to The Safety Conference at the Sydney Showground. -
Analysis of new draft Safe Work Act
The draft model OHS legislation has been released by Safe Work Australia for public consultation, along with draft model regulations.
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ISO report reveals elevators may save lives in emergencies
A recent ISO technical report claims that lifts may be viable escape options, contrary to conventional thinking to avoid lifts in such circumstances. -
Slips, trips and falls on domestic construction sites costing millions
WorkSafe Victoria recently launched a new campaign to reduce the number of domestic construction site injuries. -
Risk management and reporting: top OHS issues in 2010
A recent safety survey reveals that risk management and reporting are considered the top issues facing Australian OHS managers for 2010. -
Europe calls for chemicals to be classified as ‘high concern’
A call has been issued by the European Chemicals Agency for eight chemicals, that are commonly used in industrial applications and processes, to be classified as hazardous. -
US study identifies health concerns for shift workers
Chronobiology International has published a 14-year study that shows nightshift workers are at a significantly increased risk of impaired glucose metabolism. -
Federal Safety Commissioner seeks feedback
The building and costruction industry is being encouraged to provide feedback on OHS matters to the Federal Safety Commissioner. -
Offshore health and safety report highlights challenges facing industry
The inaugural NOPSA OHS performance report highlights a number of safety concerns for the Australian offshore petroleum industry.
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