Scene Setter: A Day in the Life Imagine standing on a bustling factory floor. Machines hum, forklifts beep, and the air vibrates with energy. But beneath this productivity, invisible risks—noise and vibration—threaten the long-term health of every worker. Why It Matters: The Hidden Impact. Did you know? Over 28% of Australian workers are regularly […]
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a critical but often overlooked component of workplace health and safety. Poor IAQ can lead to a range of health problems for workers, from mild irritation to serious respiratory diseases and even increased risk of severe illnesses. In Australian workplaces, ensuring good IAQ is essential not only for compliance with […]
Workplace dust is an area of interest for many of our members, so I am writing to share what we know and the AIOH response to recent developments in government policy on respirable crystalline silica dust. • AIOH vision is a healthy working environment for all, and to this end, AIOH has consistently supported the […]