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SafeWork SA recently issued a safety alert warning business owners in the agriculture sector about the dangers of working in confined spaces following the recent death of a farmer in a grain bin.

The implementation of AI or generative AI tools within workplaces can impact both the perception and existence of psychosocial risks at work, according to RMIT.

Emergency service personnel and other professionals who are responsible for responding to incidents on high-speed roads experience higher fatality and incident rates, and also suffer from higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder compared to the general population.

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NT WorkSafe recently issued a safety alert for electrical workers and residents to exercise caution when accessing meter boxes fitted with older style meters found in homes built before 2014. The alert was issued after Power and Water Service personnel have reported finding a number of heat damaged service fuse holders in meter boxes in territory homes.

For organisations looking to shift from lagging safety indicators to leading indicators, they must first address their preparedness, priorities and safety culture maturity level, according to recent research. Specifically, leading indicators must be adopted with a systems-thinking approach where they are developed and used in a work context involving people and technology, rather than merely focusing on human behaviour or identifying leading indicators for machinery or plant.

Although most businesses strive to do the right thing by their employees and reduce psychosocial risks, the complexity of this task means most organisations are still struggling to comprehensively address workplace mental health challenges, according to the Black Dog Institute.

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Imagine walking into a battlefield, not armed with weapons, but with compassion and knowledge. For healthcare workers, this is their daily reality. They stand on the frontline, facing an invisible enemy that can strike at any moment. Every patient is a potential battle, and every interaction carries the risk of exposure to harmful pathogens.

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Working with hazardous chemicals? Learn how to prevent accidents and create a safe work environment. Risk assessment, safe work practices, and proper PPE are all essential.