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Contract labour in mining: do savings outweigh safety outcomes?
Australian researchers have analysed decades of research on contract labour in mining, arguing that the cost reductions could create unforeseen safety risks. [ + ]
Early silicosis detection — via a 5 min breath test?
A new diagnostic tool that analyses a person's breath for signs of silicosis has the potential to catch the disease before irreversible lung damage appears. [ + ]
Psychosocial risk management: eight trends with tips
Psychosocial risk management has become a central pillar of workplace safety and organisational sustainability. Here are eight trends with accompanying tips. [ + ]
Since the ban: Victoria gives an engineered stone update
Since the 1 July 2024 nationwide ban on the processing, manufacture and supply of engineered stone, Victoria has conducted 326 inspections. [ + ]
50 in 2024: Victoria's workplace fatalities figures
Transport, construction and agriculture were Victoria's deadliest sectors in 2024, with workplace fatalities spread across more than half of all industries. [ + ]
Workers comp claims rise despite focus on safety
There has been a 20.5% increase in workers comp claims over the past decade, data from Safe Work Australia shows. [ + ]
Exploitation rife among migrant meat workers: report
The experiences of migrant meat industry workers have been highlighted in new research, which paints a grim picture of overall working conditions. [ + ]
Study highlights the rapid rise of workplace silicosis
New research from Monash University has confirmed a disturbing increase in cases of silicosis among Australian workers. [ + ]
How to maximise PPE use onsite
The improper use or lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) is responsible for hundreds of thousands of preventable accidents each year. [ + ]
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2025
Registrations are now open for the precision engineering manufacturing show, AMW2025. [ + ]
Why tougher regulations on silica are just the start
Despite recently updated regulations, Australia is not done and dusted when it comes to managing the health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
Minimising the impact of emergency events on workers
Minimising pressure on workers during a medical, evacuation or lockdown emergency is crucial for ensuring their safety and effective response. [ + ]
Injuries at work parties: where does responsibility end?
A work Christmas party incident involving a golf cart crash while in pursuit of a kangaroo has served as a reminder to employers to maintain a safe work environment. [ + ]
It pays to care: the case for better injury management
Work-related injuries and psychosocial hazards significantly impact businesses, affecting productivity, performance and profitability. However, there's good news. [ + ]
Poor mental health forces young people out of work
Mental health concerns are driving increasingly younger people permanently out of the workforce, new research suggests. [ + ]
