With an 800 per cent rise in the number of falling objects on offshore rigs in Australia this year, companies are being urged to maintain effective safety practices and encourage the use of appropriate safety equipment to minimise risk and injury to workers.
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have announced that the long anticipated “Dropped Objects Standard” has been approved.
Knee and Back injuries are different from other injuries because they accumulate over time through repetitive tasks and may not be apparent instantly.
Sprains and Strains or Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSDs) are some of the most common injuries for workers, particularly in industries where repetitive manual tasks like lifting and kneeling are required.
Education particularly to young workers about correct lifting techniques, and the dangers of repetitive manual tasks can increase worker awareness and help to avoid musculoskeletal workplace injury.
In the report, Key Work Health and Safety Statistics, Australia 2014, published by Safe Work Australia, deaths from falling objects have […]
To ensure safety from falling objects, understanding the primary causes of incidents can help conduct thorough risk assessments before commencing a job. According to Drops Online the following reasons are the top ten causes of falling object incidents at the workplace.
Workers in Australian workplaces are exposed to Vibration in many job roles. The two main types of Vibration are Hand Arm vibration, and Whole Body Vibration. Vibration reduction initiatives are supported by legislation in the EU.
The common disease related to excessive use and exposure of vibrating machinery is white finger. Safety professionals can however reduce the effects of vibration by implementing several alternative control measures.
Australia has the highest incidence of Skin cancer in the world, and 2 out of 3 Australians are likely to develop Skin Cancer before the age of 70. Effective risk assessments and control measures to reduce the risk of exposure for workers can help control a largely preventable disease like Skin Cancer.