O2Bsafe Safety Consultancy

05/12/2022

They may be small, but fire ants can do a lot of harm. 🐜😡

Fire ants are angry, tiny and dangerous imported pests. They not only impact our environment; they're also a health risk.

A bite from a fire ant is as painful as it's name, and potentially life threatening. It's important to know what to do if you or your family are bitten by one.

If the victim's breathing is normal and they don't have a history of insect allergies, start first aid. 👇

If the reaction is severe, the victim may experience symptoms such as:
👉 rapid onset of skin flushing (redness)
👉 general hives
👉 swelling of the face, eyes or throat
👉 chest pains
👉 nausea
👉 severe sweating
👉 breathing difficulties
👉 faintness.

⚠️ If you observe any of the above symptoms, seek urgent medical advice.

ℹ️ Source:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Fire ant first aid.

05/12/2022

Summer’s well and truly here ☀️

If you’re working in the ceiling space (with the power off) in hot weather, make sure you:

✅ Take regular breaks.
✅ Stay well hydrated.
✅ Wear loose-fitting clothing.
✅ Schedule the work during cooler parts of the day such as early in the morning.

Use our heat stress calculator to identify and manage the risk of heat-induced illness: https://fswqap.worksafe.qld.gov.au/etools/views/calc/heatStress.xhtml?utm_source=etools+suite+heat+stress+calculator&utm_medium=website&utm_content=web+content+link&utm_campaign=heat+stress+calculator

Check out our website for more information on managing heat stress: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/hazardous-exposures/heat-stress

13/09/2022

01/07/2022

The World Health Organisation has officially declared firefighting a carcinogenic profession.

The ruling is expected to have crucial implications for Australian firefighters, with unions now calling on the government to introduce stronger measures to protect the health of professional and volunteer firefighters.

READ MORE: http://9Soci.al/7eM150JMei8

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22/12/2021

The holiday season can be stressful for everyone. Keep in mind that workers picking up extra shifts in retail and hospitality are there to help make sure your festive season is as joyful and as easy as it can be. Show respect to workers. Be kind. Be patient.

09/12/2021

The Bush Fire Support Service provides free mental health support for Australia’s emergency service workers and their partners affected by bush fires.

21/11/2021

Do you keep relapsing back into depression? If so, then visit https://thedepressionproject.info/overcomedepressionbook to learn more about our book This Is How You Overcome Depression - which will explain to you why you keep relapsing, and also give you a blueprint you can follow to beat your depression once and for all!