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A study finding that men and women are exposed to different risk factors within the same job highlights the importance of ensuring work is designed to minimise risks for both genders.

A Danish report has confirmed the existence of multiple chemical sensitivity and says there are ways for employers to help prevent the condition.

Workers exposed to traffic fumes on a regular basis have a high risk of sustaining DNA damage, which leads to cancer, new research shows.

A new study has found that reducing the effort-reward imbalance at work could decrease the risk of coronary heart disease among men.

Exposure to jet fuel in a noisy workplace increases workers' risk of hearing loss, a study has found.

A US study has found that lead exposure over the years is associated with memory problems.

The World Health Organisation and the International Council of Nurses have developed best practice policies and practices that they claim reduce the risk of needlestick injuries by 80 per cent.

Allowing workers to control the speed of their work and how often they take breaks might be a more effective way to reduce computer-related musculoskeletal injuries than changing the ergonomics of their workstations.

Exposure to welding fumes could increase workers' risk of heart disease, according to new research.

A new study has found that changing the acoustics in a workplace can improve the psychosocial environment.