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.
Employers that report on their safety data are more attractive to investors, but an in-depth report has found that 19 ASX100 companies' safety performances remain a mystery.
Employers can take five steps to reduce high levels of "emotional labour", which can lead to stress, burnout and absenteeism, Australian researchers say.
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.
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.
An experienced worker's complacency while performing a workplace manoeuvre he had completed thousands of times contributed to his death, the Queensland Coroner has found.
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.
Employers that have comprehensive process safety procedures but give little attention to workplace behaviours and culture will remain "significantly exposed" to safety incidents, a safety expert says.
With hundreds of applicants applying for some safety jobs in the current "candidate rich" market, employers are focusing on engaging safety professionals with formal university qualifications, a safety recruitment expert says.
