Research shows midnight snack might be the key to increasing alertness in night shiftworkers
New research by the University of South Australia shows eating a snack just after midnight might the key to working overnight.
Workplace Injuries Increase Risk of Suicide or Overdose Death, Study Finds
Workplace injuries significantly increase a person’s risk of suicide or overdose death, according to a study led by researchers from Boston University School of Public Health.
Survey shows casual coal miners fear reprisals for raising safety concerns
Declining job security in coal mining has been identified as a major mine safety risk factor in a new survey of 1,000 Queensland coal miners.
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Company fined for exposing workers to serious fall risks
A company has been fined $120,000 in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Friday for exposing workers to the risk of serious injury.
New app makes reporting of workplace risks, unsafe practices easier
A new app will help make reporting dangerous work practices and risks to workers’ safety easier.
2019 SafeWork NSW Awards finalists announced
The finalists of the annual Safe Work NSW awards have been announced.
Building company fined over tilt-up panel collapse
A building company has been fined $47,500 over a tilt-up panel fell from a building being constructed onto a neighbouring car park.
Code of practice and guideline for ground control of WA mining operations released
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has released a code of practice and guideline for ground control of WA mining operations.
Become a BeUpstanding Champion to reduce high levels of sitting in the workplace
Safe Work Australia is encouraging everyone to become a BeUpstanding Champion to encourage workplaces to stand up, sit less and move more.
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