The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation covering health and safety in the workplace. It outlines the responsibilities of both the employer and employee in ensuring ...

This article outlines the obligations owed by employees and employers this festive party season. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), PCBUs (including employers) are required to ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted on April 28, 1971, when Baby Boomers—individuals born between 1946 and 1964—were just coming of age and entering the workplace. For older ...

Effective workplace safety starts with recognizing the specific ... as less obvious ones such as ergonomic challenges and mental health stressors. Listening actively helps shape comprehensive ...

Fatal workplace injuries in the US decreased by almost 4% last year, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor ...

As we get into 2023, mental health in the workplace continues to be a major ... which can promote feelings of safety and well-being.” It also cuts out a potentially stressful commute.

With four tragic deaths already recorded in 2024 alone, the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) is ...

Indonesian filmmakers have raised concerns regarding workplace safety for production crew on the opening panel at the ...

To effectively eliminate workplace hazards ... A National COSH guide to “Building Worker Power Through Health and Safety Committees” recommends several steps to reduce preventable injuries ...

Mental health issues and burnout can result from rigorous deadlines, heavy workloads, long hours, a toxic work environment, lack of recognition and psychological safety, as well as job and ...

The firm discouraged injured workers from seeking outside medical care and ignored internal safety recommendations, a panel ...

"New Zealand's ongoing failure to learn and improve safety and health at work is disgraceful," the report reads. "A worker is almost twice as likely to be killed at work in New Zealand than if ...