Australia loses 41,194 work years annually due to work-related injury, disease and mental health conditions – the equivalent of more than 41,000 lost jobs – according to Monash University research.

New Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.

Factors that contribute to high-severity injuries and fatalities in the construction industry differ significantly from those causing low-severity injuries, according to recent research.

It found that the absence of direct controls and failure to follow work plans are predominant factors in serious injuries and fatalities.

The job of safety professionals is not to manage contractor safety on behalf of contractors, but to ensure the safety of contractors at their sites.