The recent studies conducted by Oncologists from Australia have shown that the county is the second after the United Kingdom to report deaths because of Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a unique type of cancer caused by massive exposure to asbestos. Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) plans for complete asbestos removal throughout the industry, marks a significant stride towards protecting workers from asbestos exposure.
"Workplaces or jobs that have little to no contact with the general public or others are at a relatively low risk of exposure from the virus" is the sentiment. Do you know to follow the 4 layered protections essential for mitigating Coronavirus? Disinfecting and frequently washing your hands is a good start, says experts in the field of germs. Failing to do so will surely have a stigma associated with such actions. Read this page and get with the program.
Accidents can and do happen. In the worst cases this results in serious injury or death. Apart for motor accidents the leading causes of death while working are fall/slips and trips, being struck by objects or equipment, and exposure to harmful chemicals.Things have slowed down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but this will not be a permanent (we hope) and things will come back to normal levels. The sooner we're back at work the sooner people will be at risk of a workplace incident. Tradies constitute 30% of the total workforce across all industries but they account for 58% of serious claims.
The laws, rules and regulations pertaining to Australian workplaces keep changing every now and then. These are done keeping in mind the overall health, safety and well-being of the employees and other stakeholders. At the same time, the rules and laws are often framed and modified from time to time in such a way that […]
Though the use of asbestos has been banned in Australia still it is a persisting problem for its residents. The residents of Australia are still at risk of mesothelioma because of the presence of asbestos in the old commercial and residential buildings constructed across the nation. It becomes more dangerous when an old building […]
Many people who work in arboriculture are at risk of injury or death due to their job. This is why they need to take safety precautions and be aware of common threats. Arborists are usually the first on-site to provide an assessment of a tree’s condition and recommend a plan of action. Arborist play an important […]
One of the most eye-catching things about a building is its cleanliness. You can never forget how spotless the floors were and the windows clean and shining that you can see your reflection, and if it’s on a top floor, you find yourself wondering whether or not there is a window there. Spotless windows reflect […]
House restumping is becoming a popular project that most homeowners are undertaking to improve their homes. Homeowners must get experienced and certified specialists to undertake the project. The restumping work varies depending on the state of the house. One must do a little homework before deciding on which company to allocate the task to. Past […]
Have you ever wondered how much we know about elevators? They are large, metallic and known to plummet dramatically in movies. Maybe the latter is why they have such a weird reputation, but today I need to tell you that movies lied on that front. I know you probably won't believe me, but I'm here to tell you that elevators are safer than stairs.
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