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The industry relies on traditional family knowledge so it has been resistant to a culture of health and safety.
The legalization of cannabis has started a discussion about on-the-job impairment. But drugs are not the only problem. Engineers should design workplaces that minimize the potential for human error.
Simply having an offence of industrial manslaughter on the statute books cannot by itself lower workplace death rates.
Every day people around the world go to work expecting to return home safely to their families. But the reality is that many never return due to workplace accidents that could have been prevented.
Violence against nurses in hospitals is increasing. Yet incidents remain under-reported and protections are not enough to ensure their safety, as well as that of their patients.
With Neil Gorsuch's appointment to the high court, conservatives regain their 5-4 majority, which will likely benefit employers over workers.
People will still be needed on factory floors, even as robots become more common. Future operators will have technical support and be super-strong, super-smart and constantly connected.
Many children who cross the U.S. Mexico border illegally remain undetected and must fend for themselves on the other side.
The franchise business model could be undermined by proposed laws which make franchisors and franchisees jointly responsible for wage underpayments.
When workers don't have leave and are in temporary employment, new research suggests they are likely to use small acts of deviant behaviour to find satisfaction in work.
Research shows shared work spaces are not just distracting but bad for workplace friendships.
Research shows if you involve construction workers in safety videos they're likely to improve safety for everyone.
It's a dangerous job and sometimes things don't go to plan.
Research shows the best safety outcomes come from pre-planning, yet not enough Australian construction firms do this.
Work has a very important role in health and well-being but it can also be a major risk factor for poor health, disability, and even death.
The Soma coal mine tragedy in Turkey has again brought the issue of coal mining safety to the fore. With by far the largest coal industry in the world, accounting for half of global production, the Chinese…
Paramedics have one of the most dangerous jobs in Australia, according to a Central Queensland University study. The study…
One year ago on the 24th of April 2013, the horrific Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh claimed at least 1,129 lives and galvanised industry and government into action. Worldwide condemnation for lax safety…
Meeting corporate obligations along the supply chain is not just good practice - when it comes to workers’ safety, it’s the law. This came sharply into focus last week as raids and prosecutions of transport…
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Professor, Construction Occupational Health and Safety, RMIT University
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Professor, Monash University
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Professor & CEO of the Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research, Monash University
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Associate professor, UNSW
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Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
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Professor of East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield
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Professor and Director, Franchising Centre, Griffith University
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Professor of Construction Management, Glasgow Caledonian University
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