Mining workers are being trained to check in on their mates if they suspect mental ill-health, as COVID-19 disruptions to employment and social routines increase pressure on Australians. Amid an...
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A report released last week by the Centre for Future Work provides first-hand accounts of dangerous levels of heat stress experienced in a range of occupations – including construction, outdoor...
AIHS CEO David Clarke, who has been sitting on the Victorian Government’s Healthcare Worker Infection Prevention taskforce, discusses factors in the large infection rates of workers in healthcare...
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) welcomes announcement by the Western Australian Government of quarantine-free travel into the State from Queensland, South Australia...
AMSJ spoke with award winning author and resilience expert Heidi Dening about the importance of resilience as we face COVID-19. PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 Please tell us a little about yourself and...
Can I get COMPO for COVID-19? PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 Many workers, particularly those in medical professions are concerned around the worker’s compensation issues of catching COVID-19 at work...
Grahame Kelly from one of Australia’s largest mining unions has highlighted that miners must not compromise safety standards during COVID-19. PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 The CFMEU Mining and Energy...
Occupational exposure limits for respirable coal dust are based on exposure during working hours, but coal miners may experience additional community-based exposures during nonworking hours. By...
Energy drinks can be detrimental to worker health and well being PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 How do energy drinks impact your business?Workers who consume energy drinks are at risk of health impacts...
By SAFEWORK AUSTRALIA PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws require employers* to take care of the health and safety of their workers and others at the workplace...
Today is R U OK? day, our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life. This year’s message...
An Australian-based aviation safety standard celebrating 10 years of bringing people home safely is keeping contracted aircraft in the skies for vital repatriation and humanitarian flights during...
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