Council trialling method to make roads safer
09 December, 2014Maintaining a network of around 500 km of unsealed roads is a huge undertaking for any regional council, especially a council with a small population of just 5000 ratepayers.
Sleep disorders found to be highly prevalent in firefighters
18 November, 2014In a national sample of almost 7000 firefighters, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) examined the prevalence of common sleep disorders and their association with adverse health and safety outcomes.
Reliable and inexpensive safety shower monitoring
20 October, 2014Safety showers and eyewash stations are used in a variety of industries where corrosive or injurious chemicals are manipulated as well as where operations involve the use of air- or water-reactive liquids.
Managing menopause in the workplace
01 October, 2014 by Lauren DavisA new report, led by La Trobe University, has found that menopausal women fear discrimination in the workplace and face a lack of menopause-specific support. The report presents the key findings and recommendations of a research project titled 'Women, Work and the Menopause: Releasing the Potential of Older Professional Women'.
Office workers at risk from prolonged sitting and harsh lighting
30 September, 2014Public health researchers at the University of Adelaide say office workers need to move more and sit less, and use warm-coloured lighting instead of blue-rich LEDs, to help avoid some serious potential health risks.
New online mental health resource for FIFO workers
15 September, 2014'This FIFO Life' is a new online resource that has been launched in Western Australia to support the mental health of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
The human element of the Safety Advisor's job - things that can (and do) go wrong
04 August, 2014Health and Safety Advisors are the heart of the organisation in terms of knowledge about health and safety issues and preventing incidents. However, they are still humans, which means that they, too, can make mistakes.
Vascular problems triggered by vigorous activity in firefighters
04 March, 2014Researchers have found that firefighters who died of heart attacks and other vascular problems such as stroke while on the job were most often doing vigorous physical activity right before the attack.
Chief executive for WorkSafe New Zealand announced
04 December, 2013WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Professor Gregor Coster has announced the appointment of Gordon MacDonald as chief executive, effective 17 March.
Leadership challenge for process safety
28 November, 2013The president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Judith Hackitt CBE, has called for a change in the mindset and culture at the very top of organisations towards process safety, starting with the boardroom.
UC students win $35K for construction site check-in app
18 November, 2013Creating an app for construction workers to sign on or off a site using just their smartphone has won University of Canberra students over $35,000 in prize money at the Innovation ACT awards.
Online dermatologist service
15 October, 2013Skin Patrol is launching a service that allows company doctors to access Skin Patrol’s dermatologists to assist with melanoma diagnosis via secure messaging.
Big pay cheques alone can't keep FIFO workers
14 October, 2013New research has found that high salaries are no longer enough to retain good workers in remote locations.
Longer working hours highlight fatigue issues
17 September, 2013With Australians now working more hours because of job security concerns, fatigue management at work is becoming a more important issue, according to fatigue and sleep management specialist Elizabeth Shannon.
Construction company addresses mental health issues
17 September, 2013Resource contractor Ostwald Bros has taken a major step to address mental health issues for the benefit of its construction workers using the Mates in Construction (MIC) program across its sites.
