The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace   Australians spend the majority of their waking lives at work, which is why a job is more than just an income. It provides us with a sense of connectedness, structure, and purpose and allows us to feel a sense of achievement. According to The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, mental ...

Impact Of Heat Stress and How To Manage It   The human body is an amazing machine capable of achieving great things; however, it needs to be in perfect balance at all times. A change in temperature, for example, means the body needs to adapt to survive.  Sometimes this is done smoothly – when at a higher room temperature, your body ...

What You Need to Know About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injury     Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a common and costly problem for people and companies on a global scale. In Australia, work-related MSI is the most common condition for which workers’ compensation claims are currently lodged.     What are ...

3 Big Advantages of FR Work Clothing to Your Business   It is a common misconception that flame-resistant clothing is only worn by firefighters or in the petroleum industry. It is rather the opposite, flame-resistant clothing is vital to many industries, not just those directly affected by fire. In this week’s blog, we are going to ...

Prevent and Stop Workplace Bullying   Bullying in the workplace not only affects staff, but it can also affect organisations in their ability to operate. Yet despite this, new research shows that bullying in the workplace is on the increase.     What is Workplace Bullying?   In its simplest form, workplace bullying is ...

Black Lung and How to Control It   Last month marked the eighth Queensland miner to be diagnosed with Black Lung since May last year. So what is black lung? Why has it suddenly re-emerged, and how can we control it?     What is Black Lung?   Black Lung – also known as pneumoconiosis - is a chronic, irreversible lung ...

Workplace Health and Safety Risks Management Guidelines   According to this Safe Work Australia factsheet, there are 4 steps that guide Workplace Health and Safety risk management. These have been developed to ensure maximum employee safety and effective risk control.     1. Identify Hazards   The first step in risk ...

How to Manage Workplace Fatigue   Lack of sleep can make people grouchy and slow to react…but did you know it could also put your worker’s life at risk? Countless studies have found that sleepiness behind the wheel is almost as bad as drinking and driving. What is less well-publicised is the role fatigue plays in other types of accidents...

The Use and Care of PPE Clothing   What do industry standards say about PPE? The selection, use, and maintenance of PPEs for Electrical Arc Hazards are managed by NENS09. But who is responsible for making sure garments meet expectations – employee or employer? What are the responsibilities of the employee and employer?  Continue ...

Common Reasons Why Workers Don't Wear Safety Gloves   It is universally known that gloves are the frontline protection for the hands. In fact, statistics show that wearing protective gloves in industrial work reduces the risk of hand injury by up to 60 percent. Yet, getting employees to wear protective gloves proves to be one of the biggest ...