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Stress, burnout behind exodus from construction sector
Australian construction leaders have reported losing skilled workers due to high levels of stress and burnout in the sector, according to new research from Procore. [ + ]
Powering up respiratory protection with modern PAPR technology
The dangers of inhaling silica dust in the construction and building sectors are very real — and the associated serious diseases are preventable. [ + ]
Top tips: selecting safety headgear for construction sites
Ensuring proper head protection is a critical component of helping to keep workers safe on the job — read on for some top tips for selecting the correct PPE. [ + ]
Fatigue in the field: improving fatigue management in construction
Construction firms have a duty of care to their employees to manage fatigue effectively to minimise the risk of harm. [ + ]
Taking action on occupational noise-induced hearing loss
More than 1.1 million workers in Australia continue to be exposed to harmful levels of noise in their workplace. [ + ]
The ongoing dangers of silica dust
More than half a million Australian workers are currently exposed to harmful silica dust, with as many as 10,000 now predicted to develop lung cancer. [ + ]
How digital racking inspection ensures warehouse safety
Many organisations are now implementing digital racking inspection to ensure safety compliance within their warehouses. [ + ]
Important considerations for a lockout tagout system
Lockout tagout (LOTO) is a critical safety procedure used to ensure dangerous machines and energy sources are properly shut off or isolated. [ + ]
Employer obligation to protect against blood-borne viruses
The dangers of highly transmissible blood-borne diseases have been pushed off the front page in recent times — but they haven't gone away. [ + ]
Data-driven OHS: a practical approach
How the fundamentals of data collection in OHS still matter in the age of digitalisation and pandemics. [ + ]
How Paralympians are changing workplace safety attitudes
There's one thing that's always guaranteed to happen when icare speaker Kahi Puru visits a workplace... [ + ]
Using AI to improve HSE compliance programs
Compliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations requires a lot of resources, and it is time-consuming. [ + ]
Sensing the future: IoT and workplace safety
Regardless of the size of an operation, there is space for technology to improve safety. Sensors and IoT can be invaluable tools in achieving this goal. [ + ]
WHS software implementation: avoiding the pitfalls
Rapidly evolving job requirements mean that WHS leaders need a software system that supports them with real-time, actionable data. [ + ]
Employers urged to leverage wearables to protect workers from climate risks
Employers have been encouraged to make greater use of digital technology, such as wearables devices, to ensure staff are not exposed to physical climate risks. [ + ]