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Preventing psychological harm in the construction industry
Construction workers under significant pressure are reporting psychological distress and suicidal thoughts, according to a study by UniSA. [ + ]
Reducing the rate of occupational dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin from exposure to allergenic or irritating substances — or occupational dermatitis — is considered a WHS risk. [ + ]
Mastering workplace safety: the power of WHS software
WHS software enables companies to move from a net-zero, compliance-based focus to a synergistic, organisation-wide transformation in culture. [ + ]
Top tips: Starting a workplace drug and alcohol testing program
Implementing a comprehensive and robust workplace testing program can help to reduce drug- and alcohol-related risks and create a safer work environment. [ + ]
Safety taking off in the air taxi industry
Regulations will be needed to address key safety issues in the burgeoning air taxi industry, according to a new study. [ + ]
Psychosocial harm at work on the rise
More than two-thirds of workers have experienced bullying at work in the past year, according to a NSW Government survey. [ + ]
Smart glasses: a vision for manufacturing safety
While safety in the manufacturing industry has greatly improved over the last several decades, the risk of serious injury is still real. [ + ]
How smart tech increases safety around machinery
More can be done to improve the safety of workers within heavy industries. The answer lies in leveraging innovative smart technologies. [ + ]
Six steps to ensure mining contractor safety
Hazardous working conditions and complex operations demand rigorous safety protocols within the mining industry. [ + ]
Tips for improving workplace risk awareness
Around 13% of spinal cord injuries in Australia are experienced in the workplace, according to a 2018 report by The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare. [ + ]
Maintaining fire safety in the workplace
Without proper training in place, workers are at risk of being harmed in the event of a fire. [ + ]
Getting across the new silica dust code of practice
The construction industry in Queensland now has Australia's first code of practice for the management of respirable crystalline silica (RCS). [ + ]
Intrinsically safe ICCP systems: key considerations
CP systems protect critical infrastructure from corrosion, and their design can become much more complicated in environments where volatile materials are housed. [ + ]
Tips for effective safety communication in hazardous industries
Working in a hazardous environment means working with the possibility that a dangerous incident might occur at any moment. [ + ]
From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks
Across all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries. [ + ]
