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Lead poisoning is possibly the oldest know occupational health hazard, Since 400 BC, its effects have been known. Lead continues to damage lives today. Main Points As a naturally occurring element and a commonly used metal, lead is everywhere. Small amounts can enter the human body with the air we breathe or a contaminated food. … Read more
Clean premises and Waste Management will reduce the risk of contamination, avoid pest infestations and provide a safe and pleasant working environment. Cross-contamination can pose a real risk for both staff and customers. It happens when bacteria is spread between food, surfaces or equipment and is usually the result of poor food preparation hygiene and … Read more
Foot Protection means guarding your toes, ankles and feet from injury. Believe it or not, your feet have 26 bones for support and 38 joints for movement in each foot. Feet also have blood vessels, ligaments, muscles and nerves, which is why it hurts when you stub your toe or drop something on your foot. … Read more
The symptoms of stress will often accumulate until you are forced to take notice of them. Don’t rationalise the symptoms away, if you are not sure – ask your GP. Stress can affect the way you think, feel and behave. Any sudden change in any of these can be an indication of stress. Main Points … Read more
Norovirus is a stomach and intestinal virus that’s very contagious. It passes easily through direct or indirect contact with an infected person. It can spread quickly in close quarters such as hospitals, schools, and day care centres Main Points Most people have some experience with Norovirus. It’s common illness of the stomach and intestinal tract. … Read more
Exposure to excessive noise can cause hearing damage that is permanent and disabling. This can be hearing loss that is gradual because of exposure to noise over times, but damage also occurs with sudden, extremely loud noises. With hearing damage, conversation becomes difficult or impossible and you may have trouble using the telephone. Another problem … Read more
Asbestos is a natural material which is used to make a multitude of products. Due to its almost indestructible nature, breathing-in asbestos fibres (many are microscopic) can lead to serious, often fatal, diseases. It may be many years before any health effects are displayed which, unfortunately in most cases, is too late to treat effectively. … Read more
Maintaining equipment and vehicles in a good condition is important to the Health and Safety of those that use them and others around. Unfortunately, the fuels and oils etc. that are used to maintain them and keep them running come with their own hazards and therefore need to be handled with care Main Points The … Read more
We’re all guilty. Bathroom time has become a time to respond to texts and check our Instagram likes. Given what we use the toilet for, it’s safe to say that using a Mobile Device at the same time is a really gross habit.Bathrooms are covered in germs, pathogens, and enteric bacteria (from the intestinal tract), … Read more
Hazardous substances are frequently used at work. They are not limited to manufactured chemicals such as paints, oils, pesticides and grease, etc… They also include substances such as dust, fumes and infectious organisms. Substances can be hazardous by nature and/or are hazardous when heated, ground or missed with other materials. Sometimes, even pouring substances from … Read more
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