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Levels of stress and mental health problems among UK workers are at a 17-year high according to the latest injury and ill health statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety rose by 13% to 1,800 per 100,000 workers between April 2017-18, for a total of 44% of all work-relatedRead more

A European study has found white-collar male workers to be the least physically active group of the ageing workforce, putting them at a high risk of early disability retirement. As such, the researchers say more attention should be paid to promoting physical activity of older workers at in the workplace, particularly among men and thoseRead more

It’s highly likely that you, or someone you know, suffers from back pain. That’s because lower back pain is extremely common. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Estimates from the ABS suggest one in six Australians currently have back problems, and that a whopping 70–90 percent of people will suffer from lower backRead more

Builders and contractors are being warned that they must do more to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, as WorkSafe Victoria begin a proactive inspection program. Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common type of injury amongst construction workers, mostly caused by lifting heavy or awkward loads, or slips and trips while moving around a work site. And theyRead more