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It’s June once again and it’s back to school for most kids at this time of the year. Aside from the essentials of a child’s school items, it is a necessity to pack their emergency bags or “Go Bags” as well. JICA, or Japan International Cooperation Agency, has recently released a Survival Kit
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is celebrated every 31 May, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), together with global partners. The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of
WHY DO LADDER ACCIDENTS HAPPEN? LADDER MOVES OR TILTS DURING CLIMBING UNSTABLE/SLIPPERY BASE SURFACES MISSTEP/SLIP OF FOOT (WATCH YOUR STEPS) LOSS OF BALANCE (OVERREACH) STRUCK BY VEHICLE OR OTHER EXTERNAL FORCE LACK OF TRAINING WHY DO LADDER ACCIDENTS HAPPEN? Standing
Main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship these events can cause for workers, their families, and employers. As an employer, it is your responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. A
The importance of good ventilation is essential for any building. An under-ventilated property can experience condensation issues and problems with air quality. An over-ventilated dwelling is usually less efficient, as lost heated air is replaced with colder unheated air from outside (with
Dangers of Working in the Heat Working in extreme heat or humid conditions has resulted to workers death and thousands becoming ill. More than 40 percent of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry, but workers in every field are susceptible. There are a range of heat
WHY IS PPE TEST IMPORTANT? In potentially dangerous workplace environments, workers rely on PPE to protect against health and safety risks, and on the assurances of PPE manufacturers that their equipment will perform as promised. All PPE shall be appropriate and approved by the DOLE based on its
Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively. Exposure to these known
The month of May is declared as the “National Hypertension Awareness Month” to prevent and control this disease. Hypertension is considered as the number one contributing risk factor for global deaths, causing strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular complications. The Philippine
