The global Chartered body for safety and health professionals is urging the UK Government to provide assurance and certainty on the future of the UK’s health and safety system, as the December 12 general election looms. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has urged any newly elected administration to prioritise workplace health andRead more
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While media attention surrounding combustible cladding has begun to wane, the construction and insurance industries continue to deal with the significant ongoing consequences of the issue. Governments across Australia are grappling with updated regulations for future construction and also the coordination (and funding) of remedial works to ensure that existing buildings do not pose anRead more
A new study has found washing your hands under running water removes the flu virus much faster than alcohol sanitizer – suggesting hand sanitizer might not be as effective as people think when fighting against the flu. The influenza A virus (IAV) remains infectious in wet mucus from infected patients, even after being exposed toRead more
Asthma sufferers lose nearly one-tenth of work hours due to their symptoms, which also reduces their productivity and affects their emotional wellbeing, according to a new survey. The World Health Organisation estimates that 235 million people around the world suffer from asthma, however little is known about the impact of asthma on symptomatic people’s abilityRead more
Workplace exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke in a generally healthy group of Japanese American men, according to new research from the American Heart Association. “This study emphasizes the importance of using personal protective equipment during exposure to pesticides on the job and the importance of documenting occupational exposure toRead more
These days, successful organisations view safety as an asset, and health and safety spending as an investment. This is because a safe workplace adds measurable business value, and can drive tangible improvements in performance, profit, and culture. But how do we get there? Discover how your organisation can utilise the latest software and mobile technologyRead more
Do you agree with the introduction of Industrial Manslaughter Offences?YesNoVote The introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in Queensland in October 2017 put the campaign for industrial manslaughter back on the agenda around the country. Queenslanders have joined the Australian Capital Territory in having industrial manslaughter provisions on the books, Victoria is currently in consultation onRead more
The Facts and The Figures Organisations are constantly reminded that health and safety failure is expensive. And whilst this is certainly true, there are benefits to health and safety success that go beyond cost-avoidance. Today, successful organisations view safety as an asset, and health and safety spending as an investment. Download the report below and discoverRead more
A new Australian study has found sit-stand desks to be a cost-effective way for employers to improve the health of their workforce. The Deakin University study was published in the Scandinavian Journal Of Work, Environment And Health, and analysed over 230 office workers. The researches found participating workers achieved an average one hour per day reductionRead more
myosh are pleased to announce a global HSEQ Library containing over 3000 free health and safety resources. The resources have been sourced from workplace health and safety authorities across the world, and range from broad general information to detailed industry-specific documentation. As a globally recognised vendor of environmental health and safety management software, myosh is committed to creatingRead more
