Category: Workplace Safety and Health

Respirators play a crucial role in safeguarding individuals against airborne contaminants and preserving well-being. These devices serve as a barrier, effectively preventing the inhalation of hazardous particles, gases, and vapors that can lead to severe respiratory illnesses and even fatalities. By establishing a sealed and filtered breathing environment, respirators significantly reduce the risk of respiratory…

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Dive into Huang Xian’s story as a female occupational hygienist, a job which may require significant physical demands, including lifting and carrying heavy sampling equipment, depending on the specific job requirements. The ingenious use of ergonomic design with her tools has helped to ensure that anyone can carry out their work safely without the need…

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World Obesity Day is a global event, held annually on March 4, declared to raise awareness and increase knowledge about obesity and its effects on our health. Obesity is a global health problem and it is affecting more than 800 million of us worldwide, and millions more are at risk. It is defined as an…

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Vincent recovered well enough to return to work, the unfortunate traffic collision left a long scar on his right arm but will not cause him any permanent disability. The occupational therapist assured him that eventually, he will probably fully recover if he cares for it well. The orthopedic advised him to be excused for strenuous…

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Silica is a natural mineral found in materials like rocks, sand, and clay. When you inhale silica dust, they become trapped in lung tissue causing inflammation and scarring. This condition is called silicosis which results in permanent lung damage. So there is no cure and specific treatment for this disease which puts preventive measures in…

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What is it and how to deal with it? Musculoskeletal problems are very common among working-age people, with a lifetime occurrence rate of approximately 75% in a population, most frequently reported in the workplace are low back pain, neck pain, and upper limb pain; lower limb problems are less frequently reported. Causes are actually unpredictable…

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What is heat stroke? And how to manage it ? In particular, infants or young children who are unattended in a locked car may suffer heat-related illness quickly, since the indoor temperature of a locked car can rise to dangerous levels even in moderate weather. Among older children and teens,  heat stroke or heat-related illness…

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Over two years ago a visitor from Wuhan, who arrived in Singapore, in January 2020, was confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to be the first COVID-19 case in Singapore. In February, Singapore confirmed its first local transmissions, and the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level was raised to Orange. As local transmissions…

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