Articles by Andrea Marie Carless

Manual Handling Alert: Musculoskeletal Disorders
In all kinds of workplaces, many kinds of manual labor exist. The thing is, many people, including employers, think that manual labor involves heavy objects, straining muscles, bending, and carrying. Well, not really. Many accidents involving manual labor and any other kind of strenuous or repetitive physical activity, result to musculoskeletal disorders.
Published 16Jan2011, viewed 169 times

Reasons Why First Aid Training and Watching Training Videos Should be Encouraged
If you want your employees and workers to have a proper working environment, then make sure that they are fully trained with first aid. Firsthand experience that comes from training from a qualified instructor either personally or through safety videos is essential, especially when tackling an emergency situation at work.
Published 16Jan2011, viewed 245 times

How and When To Work With Asbestos
Asbestos Regulations states that employers and self-employed are required to prevent exposure to asbestos fibers when working with asbestos or doing work that may potentially disturb asbestos in any way. When it is not reasonably practicable, the Regulations state that they must make sure that exposure is kept as low as reasonably practicable by any other measures other than using respiratory protective equipment.
Published 27Dec2010, viewed 192 times

Computer Safety Guidelines and Tips for Using Your Computers
A computer is virtually seen anywhere in this generation. But how many of us follow the computer safety guidelines? No matter how stylish or corporate your workplace maybe; it's always best that you carry out health and safety training or guidelines for your employees. High quality health and safety training for your staff and employees will provide them with the proper guidelines and the right procedures on safety processes.
Published 27Dec2010, viewed 2072 times

Health and Safety Risk Assessment: Getting To Know the Four ULD Risk Factors
So how are risks assessed? First, you have to understand what the risk factors are that can lead to upper limb disorders; second, you have to know how to use the risk assessment tools that would help you assess the risks; and last, identify the early warning signs that may attest the existence of a problem.
Published 14Nov2010, viewed 188 times

Manual Handling Training: Benefits For Managing Upper Limb Disorders
While it's true that ULD is present in all kinds of workplaces, it doesn't mean that the worker who is exposed to the risks would end up with ULD, nor does that mean that these risks cannot be controlled in some way. Learn more about ULD in the workplace and measures to prevent it.
Published 13Oct2010, viewed 198 times

Workplace Safety Poster: The Importance of Safety Posters
The workplace is always a buzz, full of people, lots of work to be done within the day. There are safety posters pinned up in every corner of the room, but how many people take this seriously? How many of them have actually read these safety posters? How many of them follow the proper ways and policies in the workplace?
Published 26Sep2010, viewed 309 times

Safety E-Learning - Growing Importance of E-Learning
Businesses now understand the impact E-Learning can have for both providing training and reducing costs, and during these times of austerity, there's no greater task than reducing costs.
Published 26Sep2010, viewed 120 times

Fire Safety Video: How to Properly Perform a Fire Drill
Fire is one of the most dangerous elements; it spreads easily and can damage lives. In the office set-up, fire is a potential cause of injury to the workers and can damage thousands of buildings. Educate your employees with a fire safety video to ensure that there workplace is safe from the dangers of fire.
Published 25Sep2010, viewed 354 times

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