A major project has found that improving written communication sent to injured workers, removing "duplication of effort" and simplifying correspondence with treating doctors accelerates the return-to-work process, according to a workers' comp expert.
A special Safe Work Australia report has found that while almost all construction employers take steps to identify and remove hazards, nearly one in three workers feel their conditions prevent them from working safely, and many believe that substance abuse is one of the "main possible causes" of injury.
Fatigued workers are significantly more likely than their non-tired counterparts to experience difficulties with everyday activities like walking - making otherwise routine tasks hazardous, researchers have found.
Introducing or changing drug and alcohol policies that include testing regimes create both opportunities and challenges for employers, which must consider consultation, privacy and a host of other matters throughout the process, an international law firm says.
A groundbreaking international study has confirmed that occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust can cause cancer. Meanwhile, the NSW EPA has announced plans to require coal mines to develop best-practice ways to cut diesel emissions.
Renowned OHS academic Professor Michael Quinlan has identified 10 "pattern causes" that repeatedly recur in workplace disasters - and worker behaviour isn't one of them.
A new Safe Work Australia report has confirmed that certain nanomaterials could cause mesothelioma, while Europe's peak safety agency has outlined steps employers can take to reduce the risk of workers developing cancer.
The salaries of junior work health and safety professionals have soared, with those who perform "a lot of grunt work" on project start-ups earning more than their direct managers in some jurisdictions, according to safesearch's 2014-15 remuneration survey.
