There are many practices in workplace safety that are often overlooked, undermined and neglected. Some of these practices can be fairly simple to put into action yet essential for companies that want a safety-focussed culture. We reveal six commonly undervalued workplace safety practices.
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FLIR has recently made a handheld camera attachment available for iPhones, which anyone can pick up for about $US200.
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In an era of global technology advances, Uber has been at the forefront of innovating the people moving industry, by connecting people with reliable rides through the use of mobile technology. Since its launch in 2009, the Uber network continues to expand globally. However, the company’s success is not without controversy. Uber has been the …
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Innovative companies around the world are looking to bring more wearable tech to the job site, by focussing on innovating existing gear. Common assets to a construction worker like the hard hat, safety vests and even the tools they carry, are being infused with new capabilities. The Hard Hat of the Future Display visors …
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Cold stress is a real danger to outdoor workers at this time of the year. But it’s not always possible to plan work according to the weather. If emergency tasks have to be tackled, workers have to venture outdoors, and could suffer prolonged exposure to cold. When the weather is very cold, the body has …
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We don’t condone unsafe work practices, but sometimes the worse safety fails need to be seen to be believed! We’ve compiled the best we found on the internet. Might be a good idea to move away from flammable gas while smoking. Improvised eye protection is only recommended for professionals. At least this guy went a step further. …
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The Lasting Effects of Noise 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work, according to statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hearing loss has become one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Noise-induced hearing loss can occur from exposure to extremely loud impact …
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Ensuring the safety of your co-workers or employees is more than a responsibility; when it comes to the workplace, it’s a part of your job description! The fact is, every single injury or fatality should be treated like a major incident. Even one is too many. In Singapore, the Government has recently completed a major …
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paying it forward … making your ripple of contribution wider than your immediate influence. Pay it forward is a testing the universe … taking action to help/support someone or an organisation without expecting any tangible return for your action … one is truly selfless in their action. We are awesome at managing hazards within our own workplace …
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Why workplace accidents tend to happen late in a project We all know some jobs carry a higher risk than others. Often when we start a job, task or activity we are aware and cautious of this risk. As time goes on, many of us become comfortable, with a false sense of security of the …
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