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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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Maintain Hygiene to Prevent Animal-Borne Diseases
13 Oct, 2021Rural 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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Tool Tethering: Drop Prevention in Action
22 Sep, 2021Preventing 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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A Complete Guide To Workplace First Aid Compliance
18 Aug, 202187% 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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Don't Go For A Bushfire Smoko - Bushfire Smoke Inhalation Hazards and Management
16 Aug, 2021Bushfires remain a constant Australian threat, particularly as we get closer and closer to summer, so it's a good idea to brush up on your smoke safety and not be caught unawares out in the brush. What is it and what are the symptoms? Bushfire smoke typically contains a mixture of water vapour, airborne...
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On Dangerous Goods
11 Aug, 2021What are dangerous goods? Dangerous goods are classified on the basis of immediate physical or chemical effects on property, the environment or people, such as fire, explosion, corrosion and poisoning. These are often conflated with hazardous substances - which are classified only on the basis of health effects. They may be solids, liquids or gases....
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