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Five Injuries You Can Prevent by Wearing Gloves
Importance of Wearing Safety Gloves
Gloves are imperative in helping to minimize injury across an array of manual labor settings. Not only do gloves protect you from being exposed to on-the-job hazards, they also help to preserve your livelihood. Choosing the right set for the right task is critical, as no single pair can provide the ...
Correct Heavy Lifting Procedure
Prevent Manual Handling Injuries Through Proper Lifting
According to Better Health Australia, 1 in 3 injuries to Australian workers are caused by incorrect manual handling. A manual handling injury can result from a load being lifted incorrectly, or lifted in an unsafe environment.
Maximum Weight Limits for Lifting
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Musculoskeletal Injuries at Work
What You Need to Know About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a common and costly problem for people and companies on a global scale. In Australia, work-related MSI is the most common condition for which workers’ compensation claims are currently lodged.
What are ...