25th October, 2010 This week, 25th to 29th October 2010, is the sixth edition of Safe Work Australia Week aiming to encourage employers and employees to get involved in safety in their workplace. Each year, this safety week is filled with nation-wide programs, seminars and consultations covering a wide range of OHS topics such as [...]
24th August, 2010 In the depths of winter the last thing we may be thinking about is sun protection, but like all areas of corporate health risk prevention, preparation and planning are key. Desperate for some vitamin-d enriched rays, it’s easy to forget the dangers of too much UV radiation, and come summer if we [...]
16th July, 2010 A large part of incorporating physical activity into a corporate health program is addressing pre-conceived conceptions. Positive changes require positive attitude, and when employees are sedentary for years they often form negative thought patterns about themselves and their capacity to be fit and healthy. So much of the media these days portrays [...]
31st July, 2010 Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death in Australia today, accounting for over a third of all deaths country wide and taking the life of one Australian almost every ten minutes, hence the need for a Heart Smart Workplace. As our current health status stands, [...]
When it comes to preventable health problems, smoking is certainly at the top of the list. Tobacco use is responsible for approximately 7% of total disease and injury in Australia and costs an enormous 30 billion dollars a year, with over 8 billion burdening Australian businesses annually. As with most health problems, smoking not only [...]
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