2 Feb, 2022
When you put your feet up at the end of a long day, you want to feel like you accomplished something. Tired, but satisfied. Ready to do it all again tomorrow. But a long day in the wrong boots can leave you with a sore back and aching legs by knock-off time – if you...
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1 Feb, 2022
Did you know that the dangers of a fall don't stop when your harness catches you? Even if you're at no risk of falling any further thanks to your successful fall arrest system, you're still not out of danger yet. In fact, you could have as little as five minutes before death comes knocking. ...
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27 Jan, 2022
In 2017, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified welding fumes as “carcinogenic to humans”, an upgrade on its previous 1989 status as a “possible” cancer-causing agent. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from welding was also classified as carcinogenic, while molybdenum trioxide – a chemical sometimes used in welding – was classified as possibly carcinogenic by the IARC...
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9 Dec, 2021
Sunshine: it changes night to day, makes us happy when skies are grey, and is an important source of vitamin D. But despite all the good things about sunshine, it contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation damages skin cells and causes sunburn and skin cancer. Using sunscreen is an effective way to reduce the risk...
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2 Dec, 2021
The workplace is a hazardous place and accidents happen - regardless of whether you feel safe in the four corners of your office. Here are some of the most common workplace injuries, their causes, what to look out for, and what to do about them. Trips, Slips & Falls Causes: Wet floors are the major culprits...
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12 Nov, 2021
With over 14 years experience in embroidery, our qualified Toowoomba embroidery team has the capacity to embroider anything - including workwear, corporate clothing, bags, hats and garments for sporting teams or corporate events. Whether you are a national company or an individual, no job is too big or too small. With our industrial embroidery machines and our full-time...
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20 Oct, 2021
First aid is important - so important we've done a complete overview of workplace first aid compliance. However, there's something that can confuse people pretty easily, and so we're touching it on more detail - is your work vehicle compliant with WHS regulations? What do I need? First aid is a complicated topic, and there...
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13 Oct, 2021
Rural communities are reminded that good hygiene, handwashing and cleaning are essential after more Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) virus cases have been reported in Queensland. Warmer than normal temperatures and wetter than normal weather over winter – and predicted for spring – are also prompting concerns about a spike in Leptospirosis cases reported in the...
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22 Sep, 2021
Preventing tools and equipment from being dropped or knocked from heights is crucial. Falling objects were the fourth highest cause of workplace fatalities in Australia from 2015–2019 and caused an average of 18 deaths over five years, with 15 fatalities in 2018 alone. Falling objects were, and are, responsible for a significant number of workplace injuries, resulting...
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18 Aug, 2021
87% of Australian Businesses are not first aid prepared. 45% of Australian Households do not have a first aid kit. Do you know what that could mean for you if you broke something while out and about? It's not worth the risk - make sure you're first aid prepared now. Who is responsible? The Person...
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