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Workplace interventions based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), and aimed at the entire workforce, significantly reduce depression among employees, according to Australian researchers.

An employer has 'substantially' reduced worker exposure to vibration and lumbar flexion by assessing and modifying its vehicles.

Workers' comp cheats under scrutiny; WorkCover WA targeting lapsed policies and other breaches; and Comcare launches tool to reduce organisational-change injuries.

Employers are being urged to take 13 steps to create mentally healthy workplaces.

Workers trained in first aid not only save lives, but are more likely to look out for their colleagues and speak up about safety issues, according to Coal Services. Meanwhile, NSW Mine Safety has released a report on its ongoing investigation into a coal mine double fatality.

A new workplace health and safety strategy, based on employee input, has helped an employer identify a "phenomenal" amount of hazards and significantly reduce manual handling injuries, according to its workplace health and safety coordinator.

Fifteen-minute "booster breaks" improve worker health and camaraderie, according to researchers, who explain how to get management buy-in for health promotion initiatives.

Employers fined for powerline and notification breaches; Draft manual handling Code released for comment in Victoria; SA Greens reintroduce cancer Bill; Three farm deaths in NSW prompt safety call; and NSW safety awards open.

A recent case involving a worker who was awarded $240,000 in damages - after being bullied for just 11 days - demonstrates how important it is to proactively respond to all workplace bullying complaints, according to employment and safety lawyer Hedy Cray.

An award-winning employer has decreased worker fatigue, and improved staff morale and productivity, by introducing low-cost anti-fatigue rubber mats and other safety initiatives, say two of its senior managers.