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A Holistic Approach to Manage Workplace Health

January 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Sheryl Lim

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Noise-Induced Deafness and Occupational Skin Diseases remained the top three leading occupational diseases over the past decade in Singapore. They collectively account for close to 90% of all reported occupational diseases. Good Occupational Hygiene measures combined with good ergonomics design can help organisations reduce the risk of occupational diseases. For full article…

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Good Ergonomics Prevent Critical Errors and Accidents

September 1, 2021August 16, 2022 Sheryl Lim

It was supposed to be another ordinary, uneventful morning in the control room. Michael’s job includes scanning across the 26 different monitor screens, ensuring everything remains normal and execute proper responses. Since the plant commissioning, he was the only control operator who continued to stay in this role without complaint. Many others came and requested…

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