[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When we talk about risk assessments and Workplace Health and Safety, most people will think about the physical hazards, the tangible items that can easily be seen. We know that managing risk prevents harm in the workplace and reduces the number and severity of incidents. What about the not so obvious risks?
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The dark shadow of work: Suicide among working age adults
Most deaths by suicide are among people of working age. Suicide is the leading cause of death for males aged 25–44 years and females aged 25–34 years. The proportion of suicides that are work-related is unclear. One Australian study found that 17% of suicides in Victoria from 2000–2007 were work-related. Applying this estimate to deaths…