Poor mental health forces young people out of work
06 December, 2024Mental health concerns are driving increasingly younger people permanently out of the workforce, new research suggests.
Record attendance at WH&S Show
28 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Workplace Health & Safety ShowThe 2024 Workplace Health & Safety Show, held in both Melbourne and Sydney, has achieved a huge increase in attendance rates.
Advocacy Australia and Asbestos Education Committee asbestos awareness tool
25 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Advocacy AustraliaThe Advocacy Australia and Asbestos Education Committee asbestos awareness tool is designed to educate about asbestos risks and how to manage them safely.
How prevalent is psychological distress among workers?
22 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA recent report produced by Monash University has provided a snapshot of the health of the Australian workforce.
Better management of PTSD for frontline workers
15 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Black Dog InstituteUpdated guidelines for the management of PTSD among emergency service workers have been developed by researchers.
Providing mental health support to young workers
14 November, 2024Mental health is one of the leading reasons young workers do not finish their apprenticeships — often due to challenging working conditions, poor pay or bullying.
New psychology division supports organisational compliance
11 November, 2024In recognition of the need to protect workers from psychosocial hazards in the workplace, Rehab Management has launched a dedicated psychology division.
Why meal timing matters for shift workers
11 November, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaOvernight eating may be putting the health of shift workers at risk, a new study has found.
Australian workers most stressed in APAC: report
04 November, 2024Despite growing awareness about the importance of mentally healthy workplaces, Australian workers remain some of the most stressed in the Asia–Pacific.
Securing worksites ahead of severe weather
01 November, 2024Businesses in the Northern Territory are being warned to secure their worksites as cyclone season commences.
Safety reaches new heights on elevating work platforms
14 October, 2024A Digital Yellow Card Operator Licence has been launched by the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA).
Taking steps to reduce workplace injuries
11 October, 2024Musculoskeletal disorders are Australia's most common workplace injury, accounting for 57% of compensation claims for serious injuries.
Make safety your business
09 October, 2024All Australian workers are being urged to make safety their business, as the annual National Safe Work Month takes place.
Labourer death on freeway under investigation
08 October, 2024The death of a WA worker on a freeway offramp is being investigated by WorkSafe.
