3 tiers of construction safety leadership
04 December, 2019A report released last month finds that 30% of Australian construction firms are 'safety first' — the highest rank in a 3-tier WHS model.
Britain releases 2018–19 work health and safety figures
29 November, 2019Stress levels are at an 18-year high for working Britons, the figures show. We also compare UK fatality trends with recently released Australian data.
At sea with mental health
18 November, 2019Employers need to take a more 'proactive approach' to addressing the challenges that come with working at sea, research suggests.
'Sportier' approach could help tradies tackle soreness
20 August, 2019An Australian Physiotherapy Association survey finds that 69% of tradies believe it is normal to be sore due to their work; 'warming up' could help.
Coalmine workers speak out on mine safety risk factors
02 August, 2019Declining job security in coalmining is a major mine safety risk factor, according to a survey conducted by the CFMEU.
Drivers support restrictive apps on phones: study
24 May, 2019The majority of drivers would be prepared to install apps which restrict their use of mobile phones, provided they can still talk and listen to music.
Top 15 safest companies revealed
01 May, 2019A list of the top 15 safety-conscious companies has been developed using data from SafetyCulture clients.
The dangers of work stress and limited sleep
29 April, 2019The risk of cardiovascular death increases threefold in stressed workers with impaired sleep, according to a new study.
How a late bedtime could pose safety risks
27 March, 2019Workers who go to bed late have slower reaction times and this could compromise safety, according to a new international study.
How understanding body clocks can aid shift workers
18 March, 2019Understanding the individual timing of a person's body clock could be the key to increasing alertness in shift workers, according to a new study.
70% of workers dehydrated, study shows
03 December, 2018Occupational safety and performance in seven out of 10 workers is negatively affected by heat stress and failure to maintain water balance.
Jobs at Home Day raises safety awareness
14 November, 2018In December, Victorian workers will be given the opportunity to celebrate the important jobs they do at home for their families.
Worker crushed by prime mover
10 August, 2018Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued an alert following a tragic incident where a worker was fatally crushed by a prime mover.
Industry safety snapshots now available
04 July, 2018Safe Work Australia has updated a set of work health and safety snapshots across seven different industries.
Stressed male workers may die younger
07 June, 2018A new international study suggests men who work in stressful jobs may be at higher risk for an early death — but the same is not true for women.
