'What the hell are we doing here?' Inside Canada's shockingly violent hospitals A surge in assaults, stabbings, shootings and machete attacks have made work a living hell for doctors and nurses at Canada's hospitals.

More needs to be gone to protect healthcare workers!!!
No one's job description days "be assaulted".
6 months for causing permanent damage and trauma to someone is a joke & a sldonin the face.
#WorkerRights #OHS #KeepWorkersSafe
nationalpost.com/feature/cana...

LaGuardia pilots raised safety alarms months before deadly runway crash Nasa reports show repeated warnings of close calls before crash that killed two pilots and injured 41 others

Every time there's a health & safety disaster, the following inquiry finds that many things combined to create it and it was preceded by numerous close calls.

Fundamentally, this disaster was caused by staff cuts & a government that has contempt for workers. #OHS
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

#health #sustainability #gerontology #AI #automation #sensors #healthtech #ecology #publichealth #OHS

Which consumer technology
is best at monitoring
indoor levels (air, dust, surfaces) of

persistent organic pollutants,
endocrine-disrupting chemicals,
toxic metals/elements,
and air pollutants?
.

If Doctors Need Humanities to Stay Human, What About Safety Professionals? It is increasingly common in Australia to discuss the issue of moral injury as it relates to the psychological health of medical, emergency, and health sector workers. The obvious controls of work …

A recent BBC program introduced me to “#medicalhumanities” a concept that is ripe for application to work health and safety. If it can help doctors make better decisions and expand perspectives, imagine what it could do to Australian executives.
safetyatworkblog.com/2026/03/13/i... #OHS #WHS

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Are you a master's or doctoral-level researcher interested in the intersection of #WorkAndHealth?

Apply by April 24 for IWH's S. Leonard Syme Research Training Awards! Candidates from any disciplinary background are eligible: buff.ly/r0y8JCz

#InjuryPrevention #OHS #Research #ResearchAward 🧪

The 1970s Never Ended for Some Employers For the last few years in Australia, occupational health and safety (OHS) laws have required that the prevention of psychosocial hazards be given the same prominence as the prevention of physical h…

Some employers are still running a 1970s playbook: protect the brand, doubt the harmed, avoid scrutiny. Psychosocial risk laws demand better. Increased accountability is the only way to stop history repeating.
safetyatworkblog.com/2026/03/06/t... #OHS #WHS #1970s #workhealthandsafety

Research Alerts | Institute for Work & Health

#NerdAlert: @iwhresearch.bsky.social's librarians publish a weekly list of the recent peer-reviewed journal articles related to #work and #Health, #OHS, #WorkersComp. #PublicHealth #CanLab #HiddenGem
www.iwh.on.ca/journal-arti...

Image 1 WTF is 'SURFACE THE ARCHITECTURE'?

Image 2 WTF is 'operationalised'? SAY 'IMPLEMENTED' (put into operation/use)

Image 3 Regulations ARE ALREADY set by info and law.

STOP USING #AI FOR EVERYTHING!
USE TERMS PEOPLE UNDERSTAND!
THIS IS WHY #OHS SHOULD BE CLEAR AND CONCISE
DUTY OF CARE

The Work‑From‑Home Debate Needs Less Theatre and More OHS A recent radio forum on working from home reinforced the political motivation behind promoting it as a legal right and also highlighted the knowledge gaps we have about it. Occupational health and …

The #workfromhome “debate” isn’t about beanbags or office vibes — it’s about employers dodging their #OHS duties while politicians run theatre. Remote work isn’t new. The risks aren’t new. The obligations aren’t new, nor are the solutions
safetyatworkblog.com/2026/03/02/t... #workhealthandsafety

How Can My Investigations Suck Less? Safety Science 101 · Luma Have you ever asked yourself, 'Why do our investigations suck?'. If so, this is the webinar for you. With a frantic, caffeine-fuelled pace, I'm racing through…

Do your accident investigations suck?

If so, join me for a free webinar racing through a safety science 101 crash course on common pitfalls and better methods

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#safety #ohs #safetyscience #accident #investigation #healthcare #crash #incident #hse #safety2

Can our safety KPIs suck less? Let's explore indicators focused on unpacking the effectiveness of our risk control systems

youtu.be/bHwRE5bBwm4
#kpi #safety #indicator #accident #ohs

What the new push for Australian values means for work Every company seems to have a Mission Statement, a Values Statement, or something similar that all employees are expected to follow and comply with. Largely, these are aspirational statements, but …

Australian “values” sound harmless until you map them onto work. #Democracy means worker voice. The #ruleoflaw means #OHS duties aren’t optional. “Hard work” isn’t a licence for #fatigue and #exploitation. If #values matter, start by valuing safe, healthy work.
safetyatworkblog.com/2026/02/25/w...

How risky is your shift work schedule - are you more likely to be injured during night shifts, or what about the fourth shift compared to the first?

youtube.com/watch?v=s7jYIZgg868

#fatigue #sleep #safety #ohs #accident #tired

Entries are now open for the 2026 Industrial Hygiene Awards from Occupational Health & Safety, recognizing excellence and innovation in IH and exposure prevention.

Submit here: ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#IndustrialHygiene #WorkplaceSafety #OHS #EHS

Ladder Safety Month: Turning Awareness into Safer Habits -- Occupational Health & Safety March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, pra...

🎙️ New OH&S Podcast Episode!

EP 227 is now live and focuses on Ladder Safety Month 🪜 Learn practical tips to prevent falls, improve ladder use, and strengthen safety programs.

Listen here: ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#LadderSafety #WorkplaceSafety #FallProtection #OHS #SafetyPodcast

Today's a day and here's my song (& video) for all the trouble and the strife #Labour #OHS #ProtectWorkers
youtu.be/kd9TlGDZGkI

On February 12, IWH Associate Scientific Director Dr. Arif Jetha will present findings from his research on #AI use for #OHS at a virtual Research Day by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

Text box against a decorative graphic reads: "What work and health challenges may arise by 2040? An Institute for Work & Health study found that the future of work and health may be shaped by 7 major changes."

Text box against a decorative graphic reads: "1. Eroding trust in institutions. As people lose trust in large institutions, will health and safety guidance be trusted and acted upon?"

Text box against a decorative graphic reads: "2. Multiple generations in the workplace. People are living and working longer. Different generations are working together and may require different workplace supports."

Text box against a decorative graphic reads: "3. Climate change impacts. Climate changes like excessive heat or poorer air quality will create new health and safety challenges."

By 2040, the #FutureOfWork and health will be shaped by rapid transformations across many areas.

What does that mean for #OHS professionals and policy-makers promoting workers' #HealthAndSafety?

An IWH study explored a wide range of plausible futures and potential implications: buff.ly/qiPHCwB

Ergonomics Emerges as a Critical Safety Issue in U.S. Logistics -- Occupational Health & Safety Musculoskeletal disorders driven by fatigue, repetitive motion, and poor workstation design are straining workers and threatening the sustainability of the modern supply chain.

This @OHSonline article looks at why ergonomics must be central to modern safety strategies.

🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#Ergonomics #WorkplaceSafety #OHS

Filipino migrant worker’s death in NSW referred to federal police Deputy state coroner concludes 21-year-old, who died after exiting a moving vehicle, was ‘exploited’ and exposed to ‘potentially criminal’ conduct in five weeks in Australia

The death was 6 or 7 years ago, but the boss's behaviour was criminal on a range of counts, even before the fatal car trip.

Name the winery. #OHS #MurderNotTragedy
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

#exposome #occupationalhealth #womenshealth #OHS #prevention #healthliteracy #NCDs #pregnancy #publichealth #healthequity #gerontology #mitochondria #ecology #health #neuropathy #SDGs #MS

Neuroprotective effects
of
near-infrared light (a component of sunlight).
.
www.jneurosci.org/content/28/5...

Oh, and we don’t do resolutions in our family - we do learning goals, answering the question “What do you want to learn this year?” Mine is that I want to learn a speed run of a video game.

And, as always, a reminder to take the vacation.

#OHS #healthfirst #takethevacation

Workplace Health and Safety Lessons from the COVID-19
Pandemic: Insights from Investigating Workplace Outbreaks in England

perosh.eu/wp-content/u...

#OHS #COVIDisAirborne #medsky #pandemic #H5N1 #MaskUp

New article: individuals experiencing workplace bullying were at higher risk of starting antidepressant treatment within 2 years. Higher frequency of bullying exposure was associated with an increased risk of initiating any psychotropic treatment and antidepressants. #OHS doi.org/10.1017/S204...

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Make sure you know your rights:

Every employer/PCBU has a duty of care to “ensure the health and safety of their workers and others at the workplace” including ensuring workers are not exposed to hazardous temperatures.
www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/yo...

#KnowYourRights #Union #OHS

Missing worker found dead after roof collapse deep underground at Queensland coalmine Emergency team were unable to save man trapped in the Curragh mine following the collapse on Friday

Mine deaths are not inevitable. The way to stop them is for Mining Union members to take control of #OHS. #MurderNotTragedy
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Prompts Safety Warnings for Employers -- Occupational Health & Safety The National Safety Council (NSC) warns that evolving federal cannabis policy must be paired with strong impairment and safety controls to protect workers in safety-sensitive roles.

Federal cannabis rescheduling is moving forward — and safety leaders are urging employers to strengthen impairment policies and protect workers in safety-sensitive roles. 🔒👷‍♂️

🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#WorkplaceSafety #OHS #ImpairmentPrevention

So satisfying when worried workers seek advice then act on it. This has taken a year to come to fruition, but the satisfaction will remain for years to come.

Don't mistreat workers and fail your Duty to provide a safe working environment, physically and mentally.

DO NO HARM BUT TAKE NO SHIT

#OHS