Obesity, and other health related issues are a major and growing concern for employers and many don’t know how to deal with these concerns proactively and effectively. Obesity seems to be the elephant in the room (poor choice of words – sorry) in terms of risk and safety and hitherto mostly dealt … [Read more...] about Organizational Behavior’s Link with Obesity
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OHS and your own health
OHS = Occupational Health and Safety so lets talk about your health A lot of us are out there preaching about occupational health and safety but do we practice what we preach? The message to the workforce kind of loses its impact if the people selling it are overweight and stressed out. Here are … [Read more...] about OHS and your own health
Chinese Dentist
Chinese Dentist Alleyway in Downtown Beijing! Time: Tooth-Hurty. I’ve just returned from a trip to China. I saw some amazing things and the people are wonderful. As far as safety goes, they may do things a little differently to what we are used to but my impression was that without relying … [Read more...] about Chinese Dentist
A Different Twist To Health & Safety
A Different Twist To Health & Safety Guest Post by the late George Robotham I listened to indigenous healer Don Tolman on 98.9 FM Indigenous Radio yesterday. He was certainly a zealot, zealots usually enthuse or worry me, I suspect he did a bit of both. Some of his messages were- He … [Read more...] about A Different Twist To Health & Safety
Safety for Dental Health Workers
Safety for Dental Health Workers Dental Professionals’ Guide to Safety & Hygiene 2014/15 – Released Pro-Visual Publishing is excited to announce the new edition of the Dental Professionals Guide to Safety & Hygiene 2014/15. This guide stresses the importance of keeping skills and … [Read more...] about Safety for Dental Health Workers
Ban Hand Sanitiser – its making us sick
Ban Hand Sanitiser – its making us sick With Flu season upon us downunder -its time to republish this article from a few years ago - there is no way I could lift my dog up onto the kitchen bench now! Every workplace I go into now has this stupid hand sanitiser everywhere! On everyone’s desks, in … [Read more...] about Ban Hand Sanitiser – its making us sick
Cooling Tower Safety: Be Bacteria Aware!
Cooling Tower Safety: Be Bacteria Aware! Guest Post Many people may be unaware of the health hazards associated with cooling towers. However, these systems can pose a significant threat to health, both for employees and the general public, particularly from Legionella bacteria. Wherever they are … [Read more...] about Cooling Tower Safety: Be Bacteria Aware!
Air Quality: Do Not Let Your Employees Be At Risk
Air Quality: Do Not Let Your Employees Be At Risk Guest Post Do your employees complain of headaches or trouble concentrating while at work? Have you considered the quality of air may be the culprit? You may not be aware, but contaminated air at the work place can affect employee health, comfort … [Read more...] about Air Quality: Do Not Let Your Employees Be At Risk
Good Health is a Walk In The Park
Good Health is a Walk In The Park We don’t talk much about the Physical Health side of OHS here. It is kind of the elephant in the room in that we know that lack of physical fitness does play some role in the severity of injuries and may even be the indirect cause of others (ie fatigue, stress … [Read more...] about Good Health is a Walk In The Park
At What Point Does Safety Become Overly Intrusive?
At What Point Does Safety Become Overly Intrusive? By Phil La Duke on his blog http://philladuke.wordpress.com/. Phil says: Companies are beginning to recognize that the lifestyles of workers while off-the-clock can have profound influence on the company's bottom line. More and more safety … [Read more...] about At What Point Does Safety Become Overly Intrusive?