Posture is often oversimplified as either "good" or "bad" but there is considerable range for change to help people who suffer from pain due to poor sustained posture. [ + ]

Employers will see a return on investment if they maintain a healthy workplace culture, says workplace development firm TMS Consulting. [ + ]

Incorrect sitting behaviours and poor posture are major factors contributing to the rise of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), which are damaging to people's health and a significant and rising cost for Australian business. [ + ]

A senior scientist in mental health research explains the importance of employment for people with severe mental illness — and how it's best achieved by simple, everyday good management.

Summer is fast approaching and with temperatures rising there is a susceptible portion of the workforce whose health is at risk from dehydration in hot environments. [ + ]

There are some working-at-height applications where environmental factors can affect the performance of PPE. In such circumstances, incorrect product selection could have catastrophic results.

An opinion on the problem with using unisex PPE when working in high-risk environments from the founder of She's Empowered. [ + ]

Recent accidents from working-at-height activities highlight the need to re-enforce the basic principles that must be observed to ensure that the risks from falls are to be minimised through the correct design, installation, testing and recertification of working-at-height anchorage systems.

The latest hipster trend that is sweeping across the country is popularising facial hair of any kind. And while this may be positive news for beard barbers, it also presents a safety risk that must be remembered by hipsters who require respiratory equipment in the workplace. [ + ]

As drug use becomes more prevalent, the impact it has on business and the economy overall is becoming harder to ignore. Many industry sectors are now at significant risk of failing to meet their WHS obligations — and it is no longer just transport, construction and other trades in the firing line. [ + ]

Could repairing health and safety issues in the workplace lead to increased morale among workers? Stacey Wagner provides her opinion. [ + ]

New findings suggest policies, not testing alone, are the key to reducing Australia's estimated $8bn workplace drug and alcohol bill. [ + ]

Chemical safety is in the spotlight for farmers who handle dangerous substances as they head into spring and apply seasonal crop sprays. [ + ]

The disposable glove market is trending towards nitrile gloves for hand protection in favour of alternative options such as latex. [ + ]

An intuitive driver's seat that can be adjusted with a wave of your hand may be the ergonomic answer to sitting for long periods while driving. [ + ]