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Static postures and prolonged sitting are the focus of a new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The report explores health risks associated with prolonged static sitting at work and outlines measures employers can take to prevent risks and help workers increase their physical activity. EU-OSHA warns there isRead more

There are a number of important determinants for Australians when it comes to being overweight or obese, recent research has found. People with lower levels of education, living in inner regional areas, or paying off a mortgage or renting, are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to an Inequalities in overweight and obesity and theRead more

Full-time workers employed by organisations that fail to prioritise their employees’ mental health have a threefold increased risk of being diagnosed with depression, according to a year-long Australian population study. And while working long hours is a risk factor for dying from cardiovascular disease or having a stroke, poor management practices pose a greater riskRead more

Presented by Janet McCulloch (Strategic Consultant, Lysander) What’s covered? What’s covered?  Historically, organisations have not had a significant focus on mental health and wellbeing within their workplace health and safety programs. With increasing awareness of the need to do something to take a proactive approach to preventing mental health injuries, HSE professionals are now faced withRead more

Australia’s mining industry has taken another step towards its commitment to eliminate sexual harassment with the release of a national code that sets clear expectations on company culture and procedures. The Minerals Council of Australia’s (MCA) National Industry Code establishes clear expectations on companies in developing a culture of respect that empowers individuals to raiseRead more

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) says it is ready to assist the federal government with its vaccine rollout plans, but wants better business protections against any adverse vaccine reactions experienced by workers. Ai Group, a national employer organisation, participated in a business roundtable with Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul KellyRead more

A year-long Australian population study has found that full time workers employed by organisations that fail to prioritise their employees’ mental health have a threefold increased risk of being diagnosed with depression. And while working long hours is a risk factor for dying from cardiovascular disease or having a stroke, poor management practices pose aRead more

A new UK study shows over a third of people who had COVID-19 experienced symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks. Based on self-reported data from over 500,000 adults aged 18 and above, rounds three to five of REACT-2 studies were carried out between September 2020 and February 2021. Around a fifth of participants reported havingRead more

The Queensland Government recently offered a $5 million grant for medical research into occupational dust lung disease over four years from 2021 to 2023. Occupational dust lung disease impacts the lives of affected workers and their families and is a public health issue because there are limited proven treatment options. There is also a needRead more

COVID-19 vaccinations will become mandatory for all residential aged care workers, following a decision made at an emergency national cabinet meeting this week. As a condition of working in the sector, aged care workers will be required to get at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by mid-September, as the country deals withRead more