Implications of Fatigue and Distraction Monitoring Systems Guest Post by Danny Fay As part of my Unit 6 studies for the Diploma in Social Psychology of Risk, I am undertaking the subject of Holistic Ergonomics. For my assignment in this unit, I have chosen to evaluate the introduction of Fatigue and Distraction Monitoring systems into […]
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Who is Responsible for This?
Who is Responsible for This? When I was first invited to look at providing solutions for workplace fatigue challenges by Mining Industry veteran, Kevin Waldock, I was alarmed by what I found. Kevin is an extraordinary man who cares about people a great deal. He was being kept awake at night worrying about his teams, […]
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Another Viewpoint on Fatigue
First post, in a hopefully a series, by our newest Author, John Toomey, “The Fatigue Professor” from AUSTRALIAN WELLNESS EDUCATION AND TRAINING Another Viewpoint on Fatigue Back in the 80’s when I was working as a Conditioning Coach and Nutritionist for a variety of AFL Teams, players worked full time and trained 3 to 4 times […]
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Dispelling the Complacency Myth
Dispelling the Complacency Myth By Phil La Duke first published here. Phil says: week’s post I take a hard look at the difference between worker complacency and attention fatigue. I hope you will read the article and tell me what you think. The latest scape goat for injuries seems to be complacency. The latest in […]
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Journey Safety Procedures and Risk Management Plans
Journey Safety Procedures and Risk Management Plans Not sure what has happened out there to prompt the number of inquiries we are getting about travel safety plans, journey risk management, Trip Management Plans and safe driving hours for workers driving out to mines and remote sites. In response, below is a great example of a […]
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Driver Fatigue
Driver Fatigue This simple but powerful little video was sent to us by Tony Anthony who recently experienced a potentially deadly scare whilst at the wheel. He ‘ummmed’ and ‘ahhhed’ about it and thought, “well I made for that very reason, to ‘get it out there”, It was inspired by the efforts of Sara […]
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Do Compression Garments Prevent Injuries
Do Compression Garments Prevent Injuries Informative article from about the benefits of wearing compression garments when participating in sports and during recovery after strenuous exercise. Read the entire article here……… What are the Benefits? The major listed benefits for compression clothing like compression tights are: During Performance Reduced build up of lactic acid – this can […]
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Driver Fatigue Management
Driver Fatigue Management Guest post by George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au Introduction Driver fatigue is a major problem in Australia with often incredible distances to be driven. It is made worse when people drive long distances during holiday periods. Drive in –drive out employment in the resources industry is a particular area of concern. People completing […]
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Keep Your Head In the Game
Keep Your Head In the Game By Phil La Duke After all the hoopla in the U.S. about the dangers of texting while driving, a new study has found yet another reason that people drive like fools. In a study released by the Erie Insurance Group 10% of all crashes were caused by “distracted” driver, […]
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The Importance of a Good Pair of Safety Boots
The Importance of a Good Pair of Safety Boots This is not an advertisement or product review. This story was sent in by a highly respected member of the Safety Community: “I got this jewellers type flat blade screw driver in the sole of my boot when walking around a workplace and thankfully I was […]
