A person gets killed in a workplace accident every two days in Australia. That’s one person every two days who leaves their house, unaware they won’t be coming home to their families at the end of the work day. The first step toward reducing Australia’s occupational fatality rate is recognising which jobs and circumstances pose […]
The mining industry is notoriously hazardous. From around the globe, we’ve seen news stories about explosions or collapses in mines and felt gut wrenching sorrow when the reports are bad regarding survivors. It’s natural to first think of collapse when considering mining accidents and tragedies. After all, it’s the story line in most dramatic movies. […]
In 2012, 29 Australian workers were killed as a result of being hit by moving objects, with vehicles involved in 22 of these incidents. As we head into winter, the reduced visibility that comes with darker days and wetter weather puts workers at increased risk – especially when operating or working around vehicles and heavy […]
Australians are 9 times more likely to be injured in the home than at work, yet the majority of Australians dive into DIY projects with little to no safety training or awareness of the risks involved. The following infographic presents an overview of DIY injury statistics and paints a picture of how the rise of […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury that effects the median nerve and causes pain, weakness, and / or numbness in the hand and wrist. Early diagnosis and treatment is imperative to avoid potentially permanent damage and life long disability. In this article Exercise Physiologist Eoghan McKenna takes us through the in’s and out’s of Carpal Tunnel […]
Now that daylight savings is over it means the days are getting shorter personnel around work sites are harder to see. This should be a reminder of the value of hi vis work apparel. The ProChoice range includes a range of not only vests but Hi Vis PPE including ear muffs, gloves & hard hats. […]
Its that time of year again when ordinary Australians quit their day jobs and take to our television screens to battle it out in the realm of reality television. The most recent trend in reality TV sees contestants trading in laptops and highlighters for hard hats & sledgehammers, all for the chance of having their […]
Falls are a frequent cause of serious injury or death in Australian workplaces. In the 10 years from 2003 to 2013, 11% of all workplace deaths were related to falls. Working at great heights is obviously hazardous, but death can occur from a fall of less than 6 feet. Even falling from ground level into […]
