Coal industry takes innovative approach to risk management
09 December, 2013An interactive, online risk management system developed by mining industry professionals for the mining industry is gaining traction across coalmines in Australia and overseas.
Being active does combat that sedentary desk job
06 December, 2013Office workers can rest assured - as long as you are physically active, your desk job won’t kill you.
Student develops portable X-ray system
05 December, 2013An X-ray imaging system developed by Victoria University researcher Nicola Winch could open the way for X-rays to be carried out in a range of new environments.
Mapping out a better future using 'big data'
02 December, 2013Imagine a smartphone app that tells you which roads are blocked by fallen trees and floodwaters so you can navigate your way home safely from work after a violent storm. That's the sort of future you can expect from the digital marriage of 'big data' and traditional mapping.
Package to help workers with sedentary workplaces
08 November, 2013ABC Commercial has released 'Happy Body At Work', an innovative workplace wellness package aimed at combating the health issues associated with today’s increasingly sedentary workplaces.
Bats confirmed as SARS origin
31 October, 2013A team of international scientists has isolated a very close relative of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) from horseshoe bats in China, confirming them as the origin of the virus responsible for the 2002-2003 pandemic.
Studies examine carcinogen exposure in NZ workplaces
10 October, 2013Public health researchers have identified which carcinogens are likely to contribute most to occupational cancer in New Zealand workplaces.
Clear actions for CSIRO from independent report
14 August, 2013The CSIRO has released the General Findings Report of the independent investigator, Professor Dennis Pearce AO, who has been examining allegations from current and former staff of workplace bullying and other unreasonable behaviour in the organisation.
Making life easier for truck drivers
14 August, 2013Engineers at Oregon State University are studying a new approach to organise and route truck transportation that could save millions of dollars, improve the quality of life for thousands of truck drivers and make freight transportation far more efficient.
Mental health in the workplace
14 August, 2013 by Michelle BrownMental health issues are reported to affect 20% of the population, with depression and anxiety among the highest in prevalence and incident rates on the rise. The direct effects of emotional and behavioural disorders are clearly significant and distressing for the person, family and community. However, the impact of mental health issues to workplaces and employers has been less clear and received less attention to date. The magnitude of the issue both in terms of costs and the dangers of mental health problems to organisations should not be underestimated: there is a greater need now more than ever for business and employers to consider how to make work a safer place to be.
Worker health good for the economy
30 July, 2013New research into the working conditions and psychosocial health of workers and the political environments in 31 European countries has shown not only a link between workers health and life expectancy, but also a correlation between improved health in the workplace and better national productivity
International partnership to protect us from deadly viruses
29 July, 2013Researchers from Australia, Singapore and the US are joining forces, through an AU$20 million partnership, to help pre-empt and prepare the world for the next human pandemic.
Industry guide for collision management systems in mines
25 July, 2013NSW Mine Safety has published a draft guideline for selecting and implementing collision management systems in mines and is seeking input and comment from industry representatives.
Research project shipping up maritime safety
24 July, 2013The safety culture of Australian shipping operations will be examined in a collaborative research project between The University of Western Australia, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the University of Queensland.
Mechanism that causes noise-induced tinnitus and drug that can prevent it
15 July, 2013An epilepsy drug shows promise in an animal model at preventing tinnitus from developing after exposure to loud noise, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
