Safe Work Australia released guidance material today to help workplaces manage the risks of exposure to diesel exhaust. Approximately 1.2 million Australian workers were exposed to diesel exhaust in the workplace in 2011, including drive-in booth operators, miners, construction workers, oil and gas workers, forklift drivers, loading dock...

Many of us might be aware that some foods we eat or lifestyle choices we make can increase the risk of developing cancer, but how many of us are aware that the type of work we do might also increase the risk? Carcinogens are substances capable of causing cancer. Common, well-known workplace carcinogens include solar UV radiation,...

Safe Work Australia has published a Guide to managing risks of exposure to carcinogens in the workplace. The guide provides information on how to manage health and safety risks associated with the storage, handling, use and disposal of chemical carcinogens in the workplace. It explains specific duties related to prohibited or restricted...