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Don't Be In deNIHL - Protect Your Hearing
17 Aug, 2023Hearing loss is irreversible and can negatively impact a person’s quality of life, employment prospects, and mental health. However, hearing damage happens gradually without a worker’s knowledge, usually not becoming apparent until 10-20 years after exposure. Although noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is largely preventable, in Australia and New Zealand industrial hearing loss represents one of...
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Reuse, Dispose, Respirator
10 Aug, 2023The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a surge in the use of respiratory masks, leading to an increased awareness of the importance of respiratory protection. With an array of respiratory masks available in the market, selecting the most appropriate type of respiratory protection can be challenging. Among these options are disposable and reusable respirators. Choosing the proper...
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Fighting Fatigue - Worn to the Bone
3 Aug, 2023Sometimes, you just didn't sleep well, or you missed your morning coffee, or you had a meeting that just went on and on and on - but sometimes, it's fatigue, and you or your coworkers could be at serious risk. You can't just ignore it, or push through it - fatigue is a serious issue...
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First aid auditing - DIY or Outsource?
3 Aug, 2023When it comes to first aid auditing, should you ‘DIY’ or should you outsource it? There are pros and cons to both - and you might be surprised at how simple it can actually be! Read on to find out. First aid kit auditing Let's face it - auditing first aid kits is not a priority on...
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What A Difference! Water-Resistant vs Water-Proof Gloves, Explained
27 Jul, 2023It's important to understand that waterproof gloves and water-resistant gloves are designed for different purposes. Water-resistant gloves provide some protection against water, but they are not entirely waterproof. Waterproof gloves are impermeable to water, keeping your hands completely dry even when fully submerged. While waterproof gloves may seem like the obvious choice for maximum hand...
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This Shirt is Fire! The Cost of Fire Resistant Fabrics
20 Jul, 2023Fire-resistant fabrics are designed to withstand high temperatures and flames to protect against severe injuries and death. These fabrics are used in electrical, fire, military, aerospace, oil, gas, and energy industries, where workers are exposed daily to the risks of fire and electricity. However, the cost of producing fire-resistant fabrics is high, which might cause...
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Why You Need To Shave (For A Good Respiratory Fit)
13 Jul, 2023The purpose of a respirator is to protect the user from inhaling airborne particles. Proper fitment is essential for a respirator to protect the user from airborne particles, fumes, viruses, bacteria and other hazardous substances. An airtight seal ensures that air passing through the respirator is filtered, removing pollutants before they are breathed in. If...
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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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