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New study says deaths from tractors and quad bikes have decreased since 2017
New research shows deaths from tractors and quad bikes have declined significantly since 2017. According to new data funded by AgriFutures Australia, tractor- related fatalities fell from 13 to nine...
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Study finds Australian pilots not at higher risk of melanoma
A new study has found that modern airline pilots registered in Australia, appear not to be at higher risk of developing invasive melanoma than the rest of the population. Previous findings that focused...
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Workplaces with active lifestyle program can improve health outcomes for...
A new study has found that workplaces introducing a personalised active lifestyle program for workers with metabolic syndrome can improve their health outcomes. Metabolic syndrome is the term used to...
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Maternal exposure to solvent in the workplace tied to higher risk for autism...
A new study shows that children of mothers who are often exposed to solvents in the workplace may suffer from an increased risk of autism. According to the study, pregnant mothers’ occupational...
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Volvo trucks introduce new safety solution to help drivers keep safe distance
Volvo Trucks has introduced a new safety function which will make it easier for truck drivers to keep a safer distance from the vehicle ahead and avoid dangerous situations. The new function Distance...
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Farm safety in the spotlight
This week is National Farm Safety Week (21-26 July), a time to raise awareness of farm safety issues across Australia. Farm Safety Week aims to highlight some of the practical steps farmers can take to...
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Bullying bosses can worsen workplace safety, study reveals
Bullying can be bad for workplace safety, authors of a new study reveals. A new study found that bullying bosses are not just bad for employee morale but can also worsen workplace safety. According to...
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Survey shows casual coal miners fear reprisals for raising safety concerns
Declining job security in coal mining has been identified as a major mine safety risk factor in a new survey of 1,000 Queensland coal miners. According to the survey conducted by Construction,...
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Workplace Injuries Increase Risk of Suicide or Overdose Death, Study Finds
Workplace injuries significantly increase a person’s risk of suicide or overdose death, according to a study led by researchers from Boston University School of Public Health. The researchers looked at...
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Research shows midnight snack might be the key to increasing alertness in...
New research by the University of South Australia shows eating a snack just after midnight might the key to working overnight. Testing the impact of either a snack, a full meal, or no food at all...
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