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How Polished Are Your Emergency Procedures?
7 Apr, 2022Emergencies happen to all of us, and it's a legal requirement for any employer to have both first aid arrangements and an emergency plan in place for all manner of problems. From fires to bombs, robberies or storms, any workplace needs plans in place for anything that could be expected to happen. Although specific requirements...
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Be Careful With Portable Generators
2 Mar, 2022For one reason or another - particularly after natural disaster - you may feel the need to use a generator to supplement or replace your regular power supply. While generators can be immensely helpful for keeping your home or business running, there are many dangers to take into consideration - it's not just as simple...
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Human Error - You Can't Prevent It
17 Feb, 2022We all work hard at preventing accidents in the industrial workplace. It’s one of the top priorities and can indeed affect the financial health of any business. When an accident does happen, whether there is property damage, production ramifications, or worker health issues or safety involved, a root cause analysis should be and normally is performed. It’s...
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How (and Why) to Choose the Best Work Boots for Any Job
2 Feb, 2022When 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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Suspension Trauma - the Hidden Threat of Height Safety
1 Feb, 2022Did 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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Welding Fumes Cause Cancer
27 Jan, 2022In 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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Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sunscreen
9 Dec, 2021Sunshine: 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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Five Common Injuries in the Workplace
2 Dec, 2021The 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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Embroidery Expertise
12 Nov, 2021With 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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Are your Work Vehicles Compliant?
20 Oct, 2021First 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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