"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 […]
There is a case in Pennsylvania that demands attention. On Dec. 10, 2017, Darren Moore and his wife, Jocelyn Moore, were working in the early morning hours of an icy field in Ohio County, southwestern Pennsylvania. Their employer, Ryan Farm, was hauling several hundred tons of tomato greens in tractor trailers. An incident occurred, and […]
For those who worry about dodgy big companies, our source in the Treasury, from the Office of the Controller of the Currency, has some startling news. The agency is conducting a second investigation of 25 companies, 10 from the energy sector, and as its name suggests, seeking to make sure companies comply with a […]
We have made some improvements to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). These changes improve functionality for vaccination providers and make it easier for people to stay up to date with their immunisations. ...
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