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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…
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…
Exciting days ahead as EXO made its well-received debut in Australia. IEH (Institute of Ergonomics and Hygiene) Pte Ltd is proud to announce that our range of passive exoskeletons from EXO is now available across Australia.
Great news! IEH (Institute of Ergonomics and Hygiene) Pte. Ltd. got the approval as an Australia entity. This will be the first step to establish our Australian office. In addition to our existing offices in Singapore and US, this move will allow more companies, organisations and professionals globally to access the information, resources and services…
IEH Team attending the APOSHO36 held at Melbourne, from 23 – 25 November 2022. Thank you to the Asia Pacific Occupational Safety & Health Organization for hosting! It has been a great week of earning, sharing, discussing, meeting, eating with friends from over 20 different nations gathering in Melbourne. APOSHO36 was a great success! And…
IEH is proud to announce that Mr Zephan Chan (IEH Director) and Ms Phoebe Huang Xian (Head of Ergonomics) will be giving a presentation titled “Ergonomics and Occupational Hygiene: A Holistic Approach to Manage Workplace Health” at the upcoming APOSHO36, held in Melbourne from 23 to 25 November 2022. Do look forward to it! https://aposho36.com.au/
Mr. Zephan Chan attending the 5th Asian Network Occupational Hygiene (ANOH) Conference in Bali. A big thank you to Indonesian Industrial Hygiene Association (IIHA) and Ibu Mila Tejamaya for organising and inviting him to share at the conference. The theme of the conference was “Exploring Asian Way: Protecting Worker’s Health in a Challenging World”. The…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dental amalgam constitutes a potentially significant source of exposure to elemental mercury, with estimates of daily intake from amalgam restorations ranging from 1 to 27 μg/day. Also, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) suggested that exposure to mercury may have long-term health effects like many chronic diseases are…
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