Heat stress monitoring carried out on NT miners
30 November, 2017The impact of heat stress will be monitored at the McArthur River Mine in order to improve the safety of workers.
Why enforcing maximum working temperatures isn't always the answer
04 October, 2017Enforcing a maximum temperature for safe work is not sufficient on its own to prevent heat stress and dehydration risks, according to Safe Work Australia.
Staying safely hydrated in the workplace
15 November, 2016A safety manager working on a major construction project in the north-west of Western Australia has stressed the importance of worker hydration, heat stress management and education.
ZOLL AED 3 BLS automated external defibrillators
14 October, 2016Designed specifically for professional rescuers, the ZOLL AED 3 BLS basic life support is suitable for cardiac arrest patients.
Sqwincher Lite electrolyte hydration sachets
01 October, 2016Sqwincher has developed a range of low-cost, portable electrolyte hydration sachets, designed to ensure that workers are properly hydrated.
ZOLL AED 3 automated external defibrillator
03 August, 2016The ZOLL AED 3 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed to provide an easy-to-use support for rescuers treating a victim of cardiac arrest.
Keeping workers safe and productive with HVLS fans
23 June, 2016Factories, warehouses and distribution centres are frequently plagued by hot, stagnant air. One simple, cost-effective solution can be the installation of one or more high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fans.
Sudden cardiac arrest on the worksite — what would you do?
21 June, 2016 by Anthony Hasphall*Imagine you're on the worksite and one of your employees suffers an electric shock. They suddenly fall to the ground — unconscious, not breathing, with no pulse. What would you do?
Warehouse stays comfortable for safety's sake
04 April, 2016Employees in industrial settings such as factories and distribution centres are often forced to work in conditions that are hot, uncomfortable and sometimes downright unhealthy. For situations such as this, the airflow pattern of an energy-efficient, high-volume low-speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fan can be used to improve the safety and comfort of workers, which can lead to other benefits.
Reducing the impact of mental health issues in the workplace
01 April, 2016QBE Australia recognised the importance of learning more about mental health issues in the workplace and participated in the accredited training in Mental Health First Aid offered by Red Cross Training Services.
Near-fatal wasp attack on contractor prompts reissue of first aid guidance
31 March, 2016Good communications, prompt action and the right medication made the difference between life and death when a pest control contractor in New Zealand came into conflict with a swarm of angry wasps.
Australians underprepared to respond in emergencies
24 March, 2016St John has issued Australians with a CPR challenge following stats that only about 26% of us have training or can deliver first aid in an emergency.
First aid for mental health
22 March, 2016Workplace health and safety has come a long way since the days of a medicine cabinet with a bottle of antiseptic and a package of bandages — Red Cross is now offering mental health workshops for the workplace.
Hydration in heat: how does your workplace measure up?
08 October, 2015 by Laura ValicSummer is fast approaching and with temperatures rising there is a susceptible portion of the workforce whose health is at risk from dehydration in hot environments.
Electrical Factory Outlet Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue Kit
06 October, 2015The Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue Kit (LVSBRKIT) from Electrical Factory Outlet is designed to be used by a safety observer for the safe rescue of victims of electrical shock and other injuries when working on low-voltage switchboards and substations.
