'Black lung' back for the first time in decades
02 December, 2015Coalminers' lives are reportedly at risk as cases of the deadly black lung disease have been identified in Queensland.
Addressing truck driver fatigue
30 November, 2015 by Laura ValicThe move towards EWDs is gaining momentum, indicating that driver fatigue continues to be a significant road safety issue on the agenda of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Explainer: can you cure bad posture?
26 November, 2015 by Jonathan Flynn, Programme Leader - Physiotherapy, University of HuddersfieldPosture 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.
Heatwave prompts safety message for workers
18 November, 2015As temperatures are set to soar this week into the high 30s in parts of NSW, SafeWork NSW has issued a reminder about the importance of working safely in the heat this summer.
Recognising healthy workplaces
11 November, 2015Workplaces can become part of the Recognised Healthy Workplace program, an initiative to recognise and support workplaces conscious of the health and wellbeing of their workers.
Research shows on-farm deaths could be halved
03 November, 2015Almost half of all deaths on farms could be prevented by implementing simple solutions we already know about, according to new research.
Don't play renovation roulette: National Asbestos Awareness Month
26 October, 2015With home renovations on the rise, getting to know where you can find asbestos around the home is a key message of National Asbestos Awareness Month this November.
Business as usual when managing RTW and mental health?
14 October, 2015A 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.
Fatal incident in NSW underground mine
08 September, 2015A machine operator has died in an underground mine incident in the NSW Central West.
Early intervention the key to hearing loss
21 August, 2015Hearing is precious and fragile, and early intervention is vital for reducing the rate of hearing loss; these are the key messages ahead of Hearing Awareness Week this August.
How safe is your workplace?
21 August, 2015"How safe is your workplace?" is the question WorkSafe Victoria is asking employers and workers in a major public awareness campaign that begins 23 August.
Australia's soaring $3bn hangover bill
12 August, 2015People who miss work due to alcohol and drug related sickness are costing Australia more than $3bn, a new report has found.
$1.3m research to reduce quad bike deaths
07 August, 2015The results from a $1.3m funded research project into quad bike safety were released this week by the University of NSW.
Ready Screen pre-employment screening tool
05 August, 2015Ready Screen is a pre-employment screening tool that can be used in-house to screen candidates to ensure they are fit and capable for the role at hand.
Be aware of overhead power lines
04 August, 2015Equipment operators are being warned by Essential Energy about the dangers of electrical power lines after a series of incidents that occurred across NSW last month.
