WH&S – watch that winter sun
Every year more than 10,000 Australians are treated for melanoma and some of these people die from this disease. Outdoor workers have a higher chance of being one of these statistics.
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WH&S – fatigue
Something I read recently really brought home to me how important it is to manage fatigue of employees in the workplace.
WH&S – manual handling tips
Know the rules and take the time to build up good habits around each and every task you do.
WH&S – strains & sprains
The right attention and proper treatment of a sprain or strain can stop the injury from getting any worse. Without treatment, a sprain of a ligament or a strain of a muscle can mean a long recovery.
WH&S – Accidents do happen
We are proud to announce a drop in the level of WH&S incidents here at 1300apprentice.
WH&S – welder’s flash
With our roots firmly planted in the manufacturing trades and boilermaking well represented, from time to time apprentices will incur flash burn also known as welder’s flash.
Why young people take risks & the best ways to stop them
1300apprentice WH&S Manager has passed on this great YouthSafe information. The most common risk-taking behaviours seen in the workplace are: Driving unsafely; Not using Personal…
WH&S – Open wounds
We would like to draw your attention to open wounds which make up more than a quarter of workplace injuries. Be conservative and take as…
WH&S – Eye injuries
A carpentry apprentice in the WTE area suffered an eye injury recently whilst operating a compressed air nail gun.
WH&S – Burns
Workplace burns can be prevented and the likelihood of serious injury can be reduced by diligently following workplace safety measures and by educating workers on workplace burn hazards.
WH&S – Depression
Depression affects roughly 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives and is the most common form of mental illness.
WH&S – understanding young worker, the key to safety
Decision making, risk taking and even fatigue are affected by a still-maturing brain.