Standing too much at work? It could double your risk of heart disease, study says
Several recent studies have confirmed that prolonged sitting can reduce a person’s lifespan while increasing the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, but not much attention has been devoted to the effects of prolonged standing at work, despite previous studies linking it to chronic back pain and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A new research has …
Australia’s most dangerous jobs
Australia’s top comparison site, www.finder.com.au has recently compiled a list of the most dangerous jobs in the country based on the most recent government data.
A Workers Guide to Commonly Used Safety Tools E-Book
With a business, projects, and deadlines to keep in mind, business operators have a lot to keep track of. To add to this, business operators are also required to keep and supply a paper trail of documents to demonstrate compliance with workplace health and safety legislation and standards. Essential for compliance purposes, adequate workplace health and …
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NZ company sentenced after worker was crushed in potato harvester
An agriculture company in New Zealand has been sentenced on Wednesday following the death of a worker in August 2016 after he became trapped in a potato harvester on a farm in Shannon.
Pump room explosion prompts safety warning
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issued a reminder on the importance of managing risks of fire and explosion from the ignition of flammable substances in areas which can have a hazardous atmosphere.
Crane incident prompts WorkSafe Victoria to issue safety warning
WorkSafe Victoria is currently investigating an incident in which a precast concrete structure weighing 32 tonnes fell while being lifted by two cranes at a factory in Dandenong on Tuesday.
New legislation to make snorkelling safer in QLD
The Queensland Government has announced that a new recreational snorkelling and diving Code of Practice for Queensland tourism operators was now in force.
Falling concrete slab narrowly misses workers at Perth construction site
WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which a concrete slab fell at a construction site near Northbridge, narrowly missing a group of tradies.
Registration for the 2018 National WHS Forums now open
All members of Comcare’s jurisdiction are invited to attend the 2018 National WHS Forums from March to June 2018.
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