Humanising Safety and Embracing Real Risk
By colourful veteran safety crusader, Barry Spud.
When I received the email with this subject line I almost didn’t bother opening it. I have never had a problem with the ladies. We all know … Learn more >>>>>
One of the great challenges of safety is effective manual handling. One in three of all injuries in the Australian workplace are due to manual handling issues. For years we have been developing programs, codes of practice and regulations to help minimize this problem – but … Learn more >>>>>
Everyone has had to lift something heavy in their lives, and some people have experienced back pain from improper lifting. However, properly lifting a heavy object can save you from straining muscles or throwing your back out of alignment. The … Learn more >>>>>
Manual Handling has always been one of the most important concern in the workplace and although these injuries don’t spill any blood, they are the most long term and costly to deal with. I am still amazed at how … Learn more >>>>>
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These risks are sometimes taken for granted or not taken as seriously as say in mining or construction. However, given the number of people employed in these environments and the seriousness of some office injuries |
