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Make mental health a priority in the workplace
A mentally healthy workplace and increased employee engagement are interdependent — by looking after employees' mental wellbeing, productivity will rise. [ + ]
Meeting the conditions: features that make mining boots fit for purpose
Mining boots require a number of features to provide adequate protection and need to be able to withstand the harsh conditions of mine sites. [ + ]
Machinery compliance: ensuring your safety system is up to spec
Safety legislation in Australia means that machinery compliance is a mandatory requirement, and for good reason. [ + ]
Integrated welder safeguards: combo protection from fume and other hazards
PPE is vital in welding — integrated powered air purifying respirators in particular, which offer users multiple levels of protection from fume and other hazards. [ + ]
You can change your driving — here's how
It can be tempting to think that our driving style is just the way it is. But this article aims to show just how unhelpful (and incorrect) that thinking really is. [ + ]
Stonemason silicosis: as high as 30% according to a recent report
A 2020 report, prepared by Monash University in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, has concerning statistics about the prevalence of silicosis among Victorian stonemasons. [ + ]
COVIDSafe construction: does IoT hold the key?
With construction at the centre of economic recovery efforts, what role can Internet of Things technology play in keeping jobsites operational in a ‘COVIDSafe’ way? [ + ]
Strengthening safety compliance in preparation for continued change
Ensuring safety compliance activities continue to operate to a high standard, and in line with the legal frameworks, will be a continuing challenge of 2021. [ + ]
Treatments for mesothelioma: researchers trial curcumin
Flinders University researchers will be testing the feasibility of using curcumin as a treatment for malignant mesothelioma, which impacts workers in a range of occupations. [ + ]
Ethical mining: stocks drop for companies linked to human rights abuses
International research has found that human rights abuses by mining companies can negatively impact their sharemarket value, fuelled by negative media coverage. [ + ]
Mandating COVID-19 vaccination: when is it lawful and reasonable?
We can now prevent people from developing COVID-19, but when is it lawful and reasonable for employers to direct employees to undergo vaccination against COVID-19? [ + ]
Immersive safety: the benefits of VR training in materials handling
Training methods commonly employed in the materials handling industry, like class-based learning and e-learning, are failing to adequately prepare workers for hazardous situations. [ + ]
Driving drowsy? Understanding driver fatigue
A mistake behind the wheel can have enormous consequences. Think about the last time you drove while you were tired. [ + ]
At height: risk assessments, dos & don'ts and fall protection systems
A height safety authority sets out the importance of risk assessments and fall protection systems, and offers some key dos and don'ts of working at height safety. [ + ]
Engineering controls for dust in bulk material processing
Engineering controls are the first line of defence against dust in bulk material processing, as a field applications engineer explains. [ + ]
