Asbestos is a mineral which naturally occurs in rock, soil and sediment. The fibres generally are heat resistant, have insulating properties, are very light and...
Asbestos is a mineral which naturally occurs in rock, soil and sediment. The fibres generally are heat resistant, have insulating properties, are very light and...
In Victoria, workplaces are now required to identify close contacts among staff and visitors, collect their details and tell them that they are close contacts....
By Dr David Milecki and Professor Paul Van Buynder There has been a lot of discussion about industries screening asymptomatic staff for COVID-19. In Victoria,...
Over the past year, Injurynet partnered with Comcare and three Australian Public Sector agencies to deliver an early intervention service pilot program. All results from...
Having access to an effective workplace injury management program, where a strong focus is on supporting injured and ill employees to recover at, and return...
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting us all with multiple changes and challenges to our everyday lives. Social isolation, restrictions on the way we can connect...
The coronavirus has had a staggering impact on Australian businesses. The National Cabinet has developed industry-specific workplace health and safety guidelines around COVID-19. One critical...
COVID-19 is a global health threat impacting 198 countries (at the time of writing) and triggering the World Health Organisation to declare a global pandemic....
Our Medical Advisors, Dr David Milecki and Professor Paul Van Buynder, have explained the current COVID-19 tests and how to interpret their results. COVID-19 Tests...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is working with global experts, governments and partners to provide advice to countries and individuals to protect health and prevent...
In Australia, there are multiple jurisdictions with different legislation, guidelines, requirements and reporting to be considered in health monitoring for respirable crystalline silica. No matter...
Smoke from any types of fire (fire, brush, crop, structure, waste or wood burning) can contain a mixture of various sized particles, water, vapour and...
The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine recently published an article titled ‘Concerns About Claiming, Post-Claim Support, and Return to Work Planning: The Workplace's Impact...
A significant proportion of Australia’s workforce is based in regional or rural areas throughout the country. These areas often suffer from a low volume of...
