Australia’s renewable energy expansion is creating roles in solar photovoltaic, wind generation, battery energy storage, pumped hydro, grid upgrades and green…
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Safer work as Australia’s energy mix changes
Working at Height: Selecting and Using Fall Protection Equipment
Falls from height remain one of the most persistent causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work…
Preventing Occupational Skin Diseases in Australian Hair and Beauty Work
Hairdressers and beauty therapists in Australia handle wet work, detergents, dyes, bleaches, acrylics and adhesives every shift. Their hands, forearms and…
The ESENER Survey And Psychosocial Risk Across Europe
Workplace health is increasingly shaped by pressures that are difficult to see on a safety dashboard. Excessive workloads, low job control, violence,…
Occupational Health Support That Works for Australian SMEs
Small and medium enterprises often manage workplace health with limited staff, tight budgets and little time for administration. A business owner may handle…
Using participatory ergonomics to reduce physical strain
Physical strain remains a serious workplace health issue in Australia. Lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand movements, prolonged standing and…
Safer public transport through prevention and response
Public transport connects workers, students, families and communities, yet the people who keep networks moving can face verbal abuse, threats, assault and…
Safer Work in Australia’s Circular Economy
The circular economy keeps products, components and materials in use for longer through repair, reuse, remanufacturing, recycling and resource recovery. It can…
Building a safer induction system for temporary workers
Temporary workers often arrive with limited knowledge of a site, unfamiliar equipment and little time to absorb local procedures. They may be employed through…
Workplace transport safety: a practical guide for Australian worksites
Every year, transport-related incidents account for a significant share of serious injuries and fatalities on Australian worksites. According to Safe Work…