Managing Risk in Healthcare
New technologies are opening the doors for improved approaches to risk management. However, these innovations won't have a strong effect on…
Category: Health
Dehydration in cold weather
In the dog days of summer, we get frequent reminders to hydrate often, but what about winter? The air we…
What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace?
Q:What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace? A:According to the Centers for Disease Control…
Detecting, Sampling, and Measuring Silica on Your Job Site
Silica is hazardous. By now, that's common knowledge. But we also know that some minor levels of exposure are relatively harmless. So,…
Managing and Reduction of Workplace Stress
Stress is the body’s natural response to physical and mental demands. According to the American Psychological Association, 69% of employees…
Overview of TLV and BEI and how they can make a big difference to workplace safety.
Safety professionals deal with hazards every day. That’s a given. We delve into the world of laws, acts, regulations, and…
Dust Control in Manufacturing 5 best Practices
For many workers, the hazards they face on the job aren’t limited to the equipment and tools they use. Environmental…
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace is a difficult concept for many to embrace. Research continues to demonstrate the critical links…
Silicosis and Everything you should Know about it
Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2).…
9 Common Sources of Radiation in the Home and Workplace
Radiation is used in a range of industrial, medical, and communication technologies. Although these have beneficial applications, radiation exposure can…
Sleep Deprivation and worker Safety
I love a good zombie movie. And judging by the popularity of The Walking Dead, I think it's safe to say…
What Should Be in Your First Aid Kit?
Accidents happen quickly, and workers can get severe injuries from what seems like a minor incident. Your first aid kit…
Biological Hazard Control
Biological hazards are rarely given as much attention as other types of workplace hazards, yet they are present anywhere a…
Major Trauma: Crushes, Amputation, Impalement and it’s First Aid
When a lot of people think of First Aid, they think of bandages and gauze, cuts and scrapes, and controlling…
Patient handling Risks and Control Measures
Patient handling is the top cause of injury among care workers. Care workers who move people are at significant risk…
How does dehydration impact workplace safety?
Q:How does dehydration impact workplace safety? A:Up to 60% of the adult human body is water. Water plays a role…
E-Books:Hot Weather Survival Guide
Hot temperatures and summer recreation go hand in hand. Who doesn’t love a warm day at the beach or laying…
E-Books:Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management
As awareness of the importance of minimising occupational health and safety risk continues to grow amongst Australian employers, so too…
Exposure Limit Terms -Safety Moment#21
Exposure limits play a critical role in keeping your workers safe. They mark the cut-off point at which exposure to…
Templates: Bloodborne Pathogens and BBP Exposure Control Plan
This exposure control plan is designed to eliminate or minimize employee occupational exposure to blood and certain other body fluids,…
Workplace Summer Safety Hazards:The Top 5
With planning and prevention, you and your workers can make it through the summer months safely.It's time for warm weather,…
Pesticides & fumigants Exposure
Pesticides and fumigants can cause mild or severe poisoning. Long-term exposure to them can cause cancer. Workers most commonly absorb…
Chlorine Exposure
Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant and bleaching agent. In both gas and liquid forms it is toxic and extremely dangerous.…
Templates:Ergonomics Program and Ergonomic Assessment Tool
The implementation of an effective ergonomics program includes a commitment by the employer to provide the visible involvement of top…