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High-Pressure Fluid Injuries
6 Jul, 2023The potential harm that can result from ‘pinhole’ leaks in high-pressure hydraulic systems is massive - do you understand the risks? Background A Supervisor suffered a serious injury when a hydraulic hose burst and injected hydraulic oil into his hand. The Supervisor needed emergency surgery in hospital to treat the injury. This is not the...
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Clothes Should Be Like Onions - Layered
29 Jun, 2023Fluctuating weather conditions on-site can be challenging, causing workers to experience sudden shifts in temperature and hindering their ability to perform their job. Explore the advantages of layered clothing for keeping warm on-site and how it can help workers maintain their focus and safety, even in the coldest weather conditions. Stay ahead of the weather...
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Top 3 Injuries in Winter To Look Out For
22 Jun, 2023Winter is here! And with it comes a new set of first aid emergencies that you can be prepared for. This week, we go over the top 3 first aid emergencies that happen in winter, how to treat them, and what you should have in your first aid kits to be winter prepared. 1. Frostbite...
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Dehydration in Winter
14 Jun, 2023Involuntary dehydration during exercise in cold environments is a major problem, with working in cold weather potentially leading to fluid deficits of 3 to 8 per cent of body mass, according to a research paper published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. The paper states that in cold weather, the body’s thirst sensation is reduced...
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World Heart Rhythm Week
7 Jun, 2023It's World Heart Rhythm Week, and it's as important as ever to remain aware not only of your heart, but how to fix it if it stops going ba-dump ba-dump ba-dump. World Heart Rhythm Week serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy heart rhythm and being prepared for cardiac emergencies. ...
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Is Your First Aid Remotely Prepared?
11 May, 2023What is a remote area workplace? A remote area workplace is commonly accepted as being where an employee or group of employees does not have timely access (more than a 20-minute drive) to an appropriate hospital or medical centre capable of mounting an emergency response or ambulance station staffed by paid paramedics. “Remote or isolated work...
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What You Should Know About Height Safety Inspection
20 Apr, 2023Anybody who works at heights is familiar with the tools of the trade - a hammer, a screwdriver or a drill, and of course, your trusty harness and lanyard. Your harness and lanyard are the most important tools to use while working bar none - there's nothing that kills productivity like a broken neck. Are...
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You Can't Over-Engineer Safety - Touch Screens and Hand Protection
30 Mar, 2023As many safety and operations managers can attest, an overwhelming number of workplace hand injuries occur because staff remove – or entirely fail to don – adequate protection solutions. The reasons for non-compliance with established personal protective equipment (PPE) policies are varied, with comfort, fit and limitation of function and movement consistently sitting at the...
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Choosing The Right Protective Coveralls
23 Mar, 2023Choosing the right disposable protective coverall is now more important than ever, and while we recommend looking at detailed product literature on what the coverall will and will not protect you against, there are some basic things to consider. As a guide only, the process of choosing the right coverall starts with answering various questions...
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Can't Handle the Cold? You'll Glove This
18 Mar, 2023Combating the cold winter months and handling cold and wet materials can test any worker. Worker performance within cold environments requires high quality PPE solutions. When working in cold environments, manual tasks can lower body and hand temperature - making handling and gripping objects more difficult. This can increase the risk of hand and arm...
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