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Home exercises can ease workers' pain

Construction workers who perform simple exercises at home can substantially reduce their shoulder pain.

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Permanent employees more secure, but take more sick leave

Permanent employees take more medically-certified sick leave than fixed-term employees, a study has found.

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Physical workers aren't fitter

Physically demanding work does not create fit workers, and those employees should still be encouraged to exercise outside of work.

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Poor ergonomics worse for workers than computer use

Workers who rate the ergonomics of their workstations poorly experience a higher incidence of musculoskeletal pain than the overall average of computer users.

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Mesothelioma incidence tracking as predicted: leading researcher

The incidence of mesothelioma in Australia is tracking exactly as predicted nearly a decade ago, according to one of the leading international researchers on asbestos related disease.

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Study shows airline employees have increased cancer risk

Airline cabin crew have an increased risk of developing malignant melanoma and breast cancer, according to new research.

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Construction safety strategy should vary according to company size

An in-depth analysis of accident rates in the construction industry shows that the focus of OHS strategy should vary according to the size of the company.

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Study urges employers to limit mouse, keyboard use

Employers should limit workers' mouse and keyboard use to less than 25 hours a week to prevent forearm pain, researchers say.

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Perceptions of monotonous work bad for shoulders

Employees who perceive their work as monotonous are more likely to experience shoulder pain, a study has found.

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New journal studies link work to MSDs

Two new studies of musculoskeletal disorders warn employers to limit workers' repetitive activities and minimise pushing and pulling tasks in order to reduce the incidence of strains.

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