Improving safety at work across industries

Safety at work is the focus of a number of Monash University researchers:

Tyrell Siew's PhD research focuses on improving the safety of food delivery riders in the gig economy by designing safer e-bikes, supported by the Brian M. Davis Industrial Design Scholarship.

Researchers have developed a blood-based biomarker to detect sleep deprivation, improving safety in critical situations.

A study led by Professor Karen Walker-Bone identified increased autoimmune disease risks among artificial stone benchtop industry workers due to silica dust exposure.

Research highlights the risk of same-level workplace falls among older female employees, emphasising the need for improved prevention strategies.

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