A world-first study on occupational exposure to diesel fumes has found that while biodiesel emissions contain fewer particulates than traditional fuel, they cause the same degree of respiratory inflammation associated with lung cancer.
A major law firm has outlined the key issues that the COAG review of the model WHS Act is likely to - or should - address in the coming months, as well as its "top 10" most important employment-related court and tribunal decisions for 2014-15.
Safe Work Australia has published new research reports on WHS "mindfulness", young workers and the transport industry, as well as a guide to handling hazardous isocyanates, and a study that found media outlets - like OHS Alert - are among the most popular sources of safety information for workplaces.
The vast majority of mobile phones used at work are contaminated by bacteria, including some that can cause life-threatening infections, Australian researchers have found.
Employers that allow employees who work from home to self-assess their workspace risks have been warned that such assessments "fall a long way short" of providing a comprehensive view of potential safety risks.
A medical researcher has identified a previously "unsolved" link between welding and lung cancer, and says his findings highlight the importance of workers using effective ventilation systems and quitting smoking.
Workplace "embitterment" is a widespread problem and linked to high rates of sick leave, according to UK researchers, who explain how employers can prevent it becoming entrenched.
The ACTU is calling for tougher laws to prevent employers and others from sourcing asbestos-containing products from the internet, while Master Builders Australia has applauded the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency's revised asbestos-removal plan.
