5 Effective Health and Safety Procedures for the Workplace
While proper safety precautions will not be able to prevent all accidents, they can certainly reduce risk factors and limit the number of occurrences and potential damage.
Workplace health and safety
The Science of Office Ergonomics
First up, what is ergonomics? Ergonomics and human factors is the science of designing the office or working space to suit the needs of employees. Office ergonomics is vital for maintaining the physical health and wellbeing of workers, ultimately benefitting the business in the process. Office ergonomics include chair and desk positioning, monitor positioning, and … Read more
First Aid Kits: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
First Aid Kits in the workplace are essential. We hope we won’t need them, but when we do it’s important to know that your business is well stocked with first aid kits that contain all the products and equipment you need. So, how do you know which, of the many first aid kits is right for your … Read more
The Politics of the Office Fridge
From share houses to teenage kids and work colleagues, there’s always someone who’s guilty of producing festy fridge contents. The sandwich that gets forgotten, the tuna mornay leftover from Friday’s luncheon, or the last slice of cake that no one wants to eat are all responsible for a nasty array of smells and bacterial congregations … Read more
Defibrillators: The Heart of the Matter
30,000 Australians die from sudden cardiac arrest each year, affecting up to 4 people each week under the age of 35. Far more lethal and unpredictable than a heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest is the largest cause of death in Australia. It can strike anyone at any time or age, but the critical message is that death … Read more
Providing Healthy Snacks: Why your business will benefit
It’s 3pm, and you know what that means. The Snack Attack! You feel hungry, so you grab whatever is accessible. If you have healthy snacks or a piece of fruit at your desk, then that’s great. However, more often than not, it means a trip to the vending machine, office kitchen or local shop to … Read more