Articles
Noise-induced hearing loss: white paper released
A new white paper explores the causes and consequences of occupational noise-induced hearing loss to help safety managers. Kjersti Rutlin provides a summary. [ + ]
Black lung does not discriminate on age
A new video uses the testimonies of coalminers in their 30s and 40s to shatter myths around black lung and urge early health screening for signs of the disease. [ + ]
Victoria "on notice" ahead of new workplace manslaughter laws
WorkSafe Victoria has put out a call to all Victorian workplaces to put health and safety first ahead of new workplace manslaughter laws in force from July. [ + ]
Safeguarding seafarers: PPE remains critical
Personal protective equipment-focused injury reduction campaigns are a seafarer's greatest defence against injury, research published in 2020 suggests. [ + ]
OFSC accredited companies survey: 2019 results
We take a look at the Office of the Federal Safety Commission's results from a 2019 survey of WHS Accreditation Scheme building and construction companies. [ + ]
PPE and the 'assumption of protection'
An international team of 14 researchers use an agricultural case study to remind industry that PPE does not always come with a guarantee of effective protection. [ + ]
Your contractor compliance solution could be failing you
There are three key elements your business needs for contractor compliance. Without all of them your business could be at risk. [ + ]
Tired firefighters feeling the (back) strain
As Australia's firefighters are pushed to their limits, new research suggests their lower back pain can impact on the severity of insomnia they face. [ + ]
Fleet management systems in materials handling
Grahame Don sets out the advantages of fleet management systems for managers that can further optimise safety in the materials handling industry. [ + ]
Five-year high for NSW mobile plant fires
There were 141 instances of mobile plant fires in NSW in 2019, and "a significant rise" in underground fires, according to a new report. [ + ]
PPE until 2023: international trends in mining
Latin American and Asia–Pacific markets will lead the way in mining personal protective equipment, according to the latest market research into global trends. [ + ]
18 years of Australian workers compensation data
Labourers have the highest rate of serious claims in the latest year of workers compensation data. We explore the report findings, including 18 years of data. [ + ]
Hazards lurk in the wake of fire
Those affected by the bushfires are being advised to remain vigilant, even after the fires have passed and assessment, clean-up and recovery work is undertaken. [ + ]
Musculoskeletal disorders: comprehensive approach needed
Safe Work Australia has released a new report on the most common type of work-related injury in Australia: musculoskeletal disorders. We outline key findings. [ + ]
Tread carefully around fragile roofing
Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety. [ + ]
