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Australian researchers have found pandemic-era working arrangements are helping workers manage the work impacts of a serious health condition that affects many women and costs billions of dollars in lost productivity.

A unique study focusing on the three dimensions of burnout, instead of total burnout scores, has found time pressure is the most important predictor of emotional exhaustion, and can be addressed through supervision and skills development where job demands can't be reduced.

A study of work-related acute kidney injuries spanning 10 years shows heat stress is not exclusive to the realm of outdoor work, and comprehensive heat stress interventions, particularly around acclimatisation, are crucial.

A study of workers who responded to the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks has provided insights into why many workers who develop post-traumatic stress disorder or trauma-related depression do not seek essential mental health care.

Millions of workers are exposed to excessive noise, and thousands of injuries, including lacerations, burns and amputations, are linked to the hazard, which affects concentration and situational awareness, environmental health researchers have found.

A study on a workplace sleep issue that costs Australian employers $2.25 billion per year has highlighted the strategic use of caffeine, light and sound to counteract grogginess and cognitive impairments.

Insufficient sleep can have immediate and long-term impacts on injury rates, and quickly identifying and treating sleep difficulties in workers can reduce incidents both within workplaces and during commutes, researchers have found.

A strong workplace psychosocial safety climate can reduce the psychological demands on migrant and refugee workers, who are at high risk of abuse and harassment in workplaces, leading Australian safety researchers say.

Burnout is commonly associated with cognitive or mental employment demands, but it also affects those with high physical workloads, and can be exacerbated by certain kinds of off-the-job physical activities, researchers have found.

Scheduled nap breaks for night shift workers can improve alertness and safety when they're most likely to be fatigued, but the strategy has mixed results for melatonin regulation.