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Tackling arthritis risks for tradies
Due to the physically demanding nature of their work, tradies are particularly susceptible to developing arthritis. [ + ]
How to improve safety in civil construction
Fostering individual accountability through a human-centred safety system fundamentally improves on the standard, process-based safety approach. [ + ]
Effective eye protection in the construction industry
Construction sites pose significant eye injury risks; therefore, effective eye protection for the work environment is important for injury prevention. [ + ]
Protecting employees from mental injury in the workplace
Work-related stress is known to have a significant impact on the mental health of workers, in some cases leading to psychological injury. [ + ]
Six ways to keep buildings and workers safe from fire
Fire poses a serious risk to the safety and welfare of building occupants, as well as having the potential to have a devastating effect on businesses. [ + ]
How to keep safe around machinery
According to accidents reported under RIDDOR in 2017, 9% of fatal injuries were found to be caused by contact with moving machinery. [ + ]
Leading edge fall protection — defining the risk
With the increase of awareness around working at height, the use of SRLs as a means of effective anchoring and work positioning has also increased. [ + ]
Asbestos still a major issue in 2018
Despite being banned from use in Australia from 2004, asbestos is still causing issues for many workplaces. [ + ]
Storing gases in cylinders… safely and securely
Many Australian workers do not realise that any gas stored in a cylinder is classed as a Dangerous Good. [ + ]
Five lessons in leadership from the Thai cave rescue mission
What does the successful Thai cave rescue mission teach us about leadership? [ + ]
Digital safety inspections the way of the future
Safety inspections on workplace tools and processes are becoming increasingly important as new technology and machinery is made available. [ + ]
What is the safest hi-vis colour?
On an industrial site, workers are required to wear brightly coloured hi-vis apparel in order to improve their safety. [ + ]
Avoiding allergic reactions to safety gloves
Disposable glove use, regular glove changes and frequent handwashing can all have a significant negative impact on hand health. [ + ]
What impact protection do I need for my safety eyewear?
Australians suffer around 50,000 eye injuries every year even though many of them were wearing eye protection at the time of their injury. [ + ]
Understanding the safety implications of ageing cranes
Ageing cranes can pose safety risks, with the potential for lifting gear failure that leads to injuries or death. [ + ]
