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.
Victorian workplace death toll on the rise
12 January, 2018There was a rise in Victorian workplace fatalities throughout 2017, with older workers and farmers over-represented in this number.
Which industries have the highest death rates?
30 October, 2017A new study has been published which ranks mortality rates by occupation in the UK over the past 30 years.
Are you aware of your safety obligations at work?
17 October, 2017Eight in 10 businesses do not fully understand their workplace safety obligations, according to new research.
Hostility increasing in the workplace
18 August, 2017Nearly one-fifth of US workers say their workplace is hostile or threatening, according to new research.
Two agricultural workers killed in separate truck incidents
22 June, 2017Two agricultural workers have been killed in separate incidents in country Victoria, according to a WorkSafe Victoria report.
Health programs a priority for workers, survey finds
23 May, 2017The majority of employees would like their management to provide them with health checks and programs to increase their activity during the day.
Safety stats released for Road Safety Week
16 May, 2017Road Safety Week has begun, with statistics showing that 77% of fatalities are due to vehicle collisions.
Complacency on Vic roads decreasing safety
15 May, 2017New data shows that irresponsible driving and complacency from passengers is rife among Victorian road users.
Safety snapshot released of Road Transport Industry Profile
15 May, 2017Safe Work Australia has released a road transport industry infographic as part of Road Safety Week.
