NIOSH study of firefighters finds increased rates of cancer
29 October, 2013A combined population of 30,000 firefighters from three large cities had higher rates of several types of cancers, and of all cancers combined, than the US population as a whole, researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and colleagues found in a new study.
Don't leave safety behind at harvest
21 October, 2013As the busy harvest season draws closer, farmers and grain growers are being urged to make safety the most important part of their planning, said WorkSafe Health and Safety General Manager, Victoria, Lisa Sturzenegger.
Be safe with powered tools, urges WorkCover
15 October, 2013WorkCover NSW is reminding kitchen, wall frame and roof truss manufacturers of the importance of working safely with powered hand tools after more than 100 workers were injured in the industry over three years.
New report on work health and safety in the road freight transport industry
03 October, 2013Safe Work Australia has released a new report on work health and safety in the road freight transport industry.
Safe Work Australia Month smartphone app now available
25 September, 2013The Safe Work Australia Month app includes information on the hundreds of events being held around Australia during Safe Work Australia Month.
Government must act urgently as offshore deaths soar
24 April, 2013Deaths and serious incidents in the maritime and offshore facility sectors in Australian waters have skyrocketed in recent years, according to an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report released today, highlighting the urgent need for action by the federal government.
Spotlight on safety software
17 April, 2013 by Tanya Bose*, CRSPOHS data is a powerful force to influence positive change in the workplace. Insights gained from OHS data lead to process and performance improvements that can positively impact overall health and safety as well as the organisation’s bottom line. However, these outcomes will only be realised if the OHS data is easily accessible, can be analysed quickly and can be converted into meaningful and actionable information.
Ten Victorian tradies injured every day
16 April, 2013Ten tradies are injured badly enough every day to make a compensation claim, according to statistics released by WorkSafe.
Plumber and spray painter high-risk occupations for asthma
18 January, 2013An international study has found that although personal protective equipment is recommended and worn, many people are still at risk of getting asthma caused by exposure to harmful substances at work.
Summer sun - a death sentence for Australians
22 November, 2012More than 2700 people will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and 450 more will die this summer, according to a top Australian dermatologist.
Have your say on improving workplace road safety
06 September, 2012The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC).
Study sheds light on prevention of heat stroke for outdoor workers
20 June, 2012A pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shed light on the prevention of heat stroke for outdoor workers in a scientific manner. One of the major recommendations is to link up the Very Hot Weather Signal issued by the Hong Kong Observatory with additional breaks for outdoor workers on stuffy workdays.
Almost half of small businesses have inadequate fire equipment, says Wormald
06 October, 2011A recent study by Wormald has found that 61% of small businesses do not have fire detection or evacuation procedures in place.
Biomechanical demands in Australian workplaces
22 March, 2011A new report discusses the health and safety implications of biomechanical demands, pain and fatigue symptoms to Australian workers.
Workplace violence and harassment on the increase in Europe
21 February, 2011European employers are looking for ways to stem the sharp rise in workplace violence, bullying and harassment that cause physical and psychological injuries.
