Live entertainment creates a distinctive occupational noise problem. Sound levels can change quickly, work may continue for many hours, and employees can spend…
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Noise Exposure In The Entertainment Industry: Regulations And Controls
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in Australian Retail Environments
Slip, trip and fall incidents remain one of the most frequent causes of workplace injury in Australian retail. From bustling shopping centres in Sydney and…
The OSH Barometer: Using National Data to Inform Prevention
Workplace safety decisions are stronger when they are based on evidence rather than isolated incidents or assumptions. The OSH Barometer, developed by the…
Developing A Return-To-Work Programme After Long-Term Illness
Returning to work after a long-term illness is a gradual transition, not a single date on a calendar. A person may be medically fit for some duties while still…
Work-Related Stress and Cardiovascular Health: Evidence and Interventions
Work-related stress is more than an issue of comfort, morale or short-term productivity. When job demands remain high and workers have little control over how…
Safe pesticide use in Australian agriculture
Pesticides help Australian farms protect crops, livestock, stored produce and pasture from insects, weeds, fungi and other pests. They also create exposure…
Integrating Workplace Safety Into Sustainability Reporting
Integrating OSH into corporate sustainability reporting gives organisations a clearer account of how business activity affects people. Occupational safety and…
Occupational Health Surveillance In Australia: Ethical Data Practice
Occupational health surveillance is the organised collection, analysis and interpretation of information about workers’ health and workplace exposures. It can…
Lone Worker Safety: Australian Policies and Technology Solutions
Australia's sheer scale turns lone work from a niche concern into a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of people. From a real-estate agent locking up…
Artificial Intelligence and Occupational Safety in Australia
Artificial intelligence is moving from research labs into warehouses, hospitals, mines, offices and construction sites. It can identify patterns in incident…