Dehydration in Winter

14 Jun, 2023

Involuntary 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, 2023

It'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, 2023

What 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, 2023

Anybody 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, 2023

As 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, 2023

Choosing 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, 2023

Combating 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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These Boots Were Made For Lacing

16 Mar, 2023

Did you know that the way you lace up your boots can make a big difference to how comfortable they are to wear? Through lacing, you can alter the pressure distribution within the foot, delivering a more secure, comfortable, and supportive fit. Choosing the right lacing method for your feet can also help reduce strain,...
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Workplace Hand Impact and Cut Injuries Continue To Be High

9 Mar, 2023

Serious hand injuries can drastically change a person’s life and yet in many cases, the injury could have been preventable, or at least minimised by wearing appropriate hand protection.Aside from cuts, the most common type of hand injury is a crush injury, which occurs when a worker’s hand becomes trapped between two objects. This can...
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Silica Dust in Construction

15 Feb, 2023

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has approved Queensland’s new Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022. The new Code is Australia’s first silica dust code of practice for the construction industry and will commence in Queensland on 1 May 2023. It applies to all construction work...
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