With a 2008 Safe Work Australia report finding cuts and open wounds are the most common workplace hand injury requiring a trip to hospital, and account for 35 per cent of workers’ compensation claims for hand and wrist injuries, the prevention of this injury is of critical importance. With personal protective equipment (PPE) being the […]
Understanding and adhering to safe welding procedures and correctly using and maintaining the best quality welding equipment and PPE is critical in managing the risks of this complex and potentially hazardous application. The Manager of Education and Training at the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA), Glen Allan, told ProChoice that it is essential that […]
A safe workplace has regularly been shown to improve employee morale, productivity and retention while a good company safety record provides competitive advantages when pitching for new business.Furthermore, reducing injuries on the worksite directly saves money. Safe Work Australia states that the average workplace injury costs around $99,100 – borne by the injured worker, the […]
High noise levels in the workplace can cause injury to workers, mainly the permanent or temporary loss of hearing. It can also be an underlying cause of other health conditions such as stress, increased heart rate and hypertension. On top of that, interference due to distracting sounds may cause miscommunication among workers which can lead […]
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, helmets, safety goggles and hi-vis clothing, is one of the vital steps to take in avoiding injuries caused by accidents in the workplace. In fact, all people working in the industries of mining, construction and production, among others, are required to do so. However, obliging your workforce […]
According to the 2014 Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Booklet provided by SafeWork Asutralia, “In 2010–11, there were 132 570 workers’ compensation claims for serious work-related injuries or illnesses. This equates to an incidence rate of 13.1 serious claims per 1000 employees.” Although these numbers are expected to improve in the succeeding years, it […]
The workplace can be a hazardous place and incidentally, accidents can happen. The degree of the injury can be big or small depending on the kind of work you have. Several unforeseen circumstances can always happen even if you feel safe in the four corners of your office, even your cubicle. Prevention is always […]
The dangers of sun exposure and associated ultraviolet radiation that can lead to life-threatening cancers is equally relevant to the eyes as it is the rest of the body, according to the Australian Cancer Council. The Council describes in its position statement on eye protection how repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause permanent […]
