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Quick Tips for Preventing Electrical Issues in the Workplace

October 9, 2015 by Admin Leave a Comment

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Quick Tips for Preventing Electrical Issues in the Workplace Walking the factory floor, you see a spilled gallon of motor oil and know it has to be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent a slippage and a possible accident. You make sure employees wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and you … [Read more...] about Quick Tips for Preventing Electrical Issues in the Workplace

Filed Under: Electrical Safety Tagged With: electrical issues, workplace

The Manual Handling Secret

October 11, 2014 by Dr Rob Long 33 Comments

The Manual Handling Secret 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 – … [Read more...] about The Manual Handling Secret

Filed Under: Compliance, Manual Handling, Risk Aversion, Robert Long Tagged With: compliance, Manual Handling, workplace

Make Your Workplace More Ergonomic in 7 Minutes

December 28, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Make Your Workplace More Ergonomic in 7 Minutes If something is ‘ergonomic’, it serves two purposes -- to make you more comfortable, and to help you avoid injuries and stress.  Ergonomic is a word you’re going to start hearing a lot more.  Why?  People are finally starting to realize … [Read more...] about Make Your Workplace More Ergonomic in 7 Minutes

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: Ergonomics, ergonomics, workplace

8 Fast Tips To Ensure Health And Safety In The Workplace

September 9, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

  Tips To Maintain A Healthy And Safe Workplace Guest Article For businesses and companies to operate effectively, it is important to ensure that the employees are provided with a safe working environment. The law requires that employers follow safety regulations that make the workplace safe … [Read more...] about 8 Fast Tips To Ensure Health And Safety In The Workplace

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Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace

June 22, 2012 by Admin 2 Comments

Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace Guest post Exposure to loud noises has serious short-term and long-term health consequences for employees, including permanent hearing loss. Some effects of industrial noise, such as increased irritability and difficulty concentrating, reduce … [Read more...] about Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace

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