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Biomechanical hazards are not the only risk factors for developing shoulder pain, with a new study finding that depression, low levels of job control and inexperience can also contribute to the condition.

Germicidal UV lights installed in ventilation systems may prevent "sick building syndrome".

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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