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Have you ever suffered a sharps injury in silence? 💉🤕😶 Needlestick injuries are one of the biggest occupational hazards within the healthcare environment, having the potential to put your health and job at risk – not to mention the resulting stress and trauma. Despite that fact, they go vastly unreported. Here are some of the reasons 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆: #health #safety #needlestickinjury

Have you ever suffered a sharps injury in silence? 💉🤕😶 17% of the 7,571 members of the Royal College of Nursing - Company surveyed in 2020 said they’d suffered a sharps injury without reporting it. Needlestick injuries are one of the biggest occupational hazards within the healthcare environment, having the potential to put your health and job at risk – not to mention the resulting stress and trauma. Despite that fact, they go vastly unreported. Here are some of the reasons 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/eGCtjst4 #Healthcare #SharpsInjury #SharpsSafety #HealthcareWorkers #MakingHealthcareSafer

According to HSE's 2023 report on Occupational Lung Disease Statistics in Great Britain, every year about 12,000 people die due to exposure, in their work environments, to harmful substances. Many of these deaths could have been avoided with the correct use of protective equipment and the implementation of appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems. Read more about the report on our blog post below and to make sure your business is HSE compliant why not book a completely free of charge site assessment by contacting us today at info@autoextract.co.uk #HSE #dustcontrol #occupationalhealthandsafety #LEV #fumeextraction

Three fast facts about occupational skin disease (OSD): ✋🏼It is common 1 in 5 workers globally suffer from OSD and in the US alone the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 20,000 cases annually. 💲 It is costly 20,000 cases annually translates to millions of lost workdays and a staggering $3.2 billion economic burden every year. 🛑 It is largely preventable Along with proper safety protocols, frequent risk assessments, and PPE, an effective hand hygiene program that integrates good skin care products can significantly reduce the risks and occurrence of OSD. GREVEN® professional skin care products can provide hand hygiene solutions for nearly every industry, every need, every employee. We can partner with you to help prevent OSD – contact us today to learn more! #healthyskinsafework #healthandsafety #ehs

One of our workers who had a heart murmur collapsed one day on the job site. Before this, he was otherwise feeling good. He had a chronic condition and he had taken medication his entire life to help. Unfortunately for many years, he didn't eat well, drank a lot and he was overweight. Fast forward a few years, he changed his lifestyle, got in shape, and started feeling good. So he starts to think "I don't need this medication anymore." And he didn't tell anybody he wasn't taking it out on the job. Like I said he passed out one day and the medic got to him and figured out that he was also in a heart arrhythmia. And so we had a medical emergency there. We scooped him up. We called 911 which activated our STARS system but they were not available. So we coordinated with the local ground ambulance and did a patient transfer on the highway between the job site and the closest city. They did the transfer, we got back and we were only on the ground for 20 minutes and an entirely different person had an allergic reaction to their medication and ended up having a heart attack! And so there we were doing another medical emergency. Everything worked out for the workers but had we not had a plan... It could have been devastating. Have you ever been in a situation like this? ___________ If you want to build frontline leadership on your job site, send me a DM... I specialize in exactly that. #safety #leadership #health

Pneumoconiosis is a severe lung disease caused by the inhalation of various types of dust in specific occupations. The most common forms include coal workers' pneumoconiosis (resulting from coal dust), silicosis (from respirable crystalline silica), and asbestosis (from asbestos exposure). These diseases are typically diagnosed by evaluating an individual’s occupational history and their exposure to these harmful dusts. Pneumoconiosis is known as a "long latency" disease, meaning it often develops gradually over decades of exposure and can eventually lead to fatal outcomes. As a result, current and recent cases, as well as fatalities, often reflect the working conditions of the past. For more information on understanding and managing the risks associated with dust, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) provides an excellent resource. Great to see the mainstream media picking up on this serious issue: https://lnkd.in/e7xkNC4D

Sobering reminder about the importance of learning from history. Prevention of industrial diseases must be a core focus in risk assessments. Awareness of the effects of exposure on occupational lung diseases is vital for businesses. Providing proper PPE is essential. Trusted risk managers can assist directors in navigating legal responsibilities effectively. #SafetyFirst #RiskManagement

New skin health guidance released to help prevent occupational skin diseases, such as #SkinCancer and #dermatitis, in industries including construction, manufacturing, food production, healthcare, hairdressing and cleaning. #IndustrialDisease #OccupationalIllness #NoWinNoFee #Compensation https://lnkd.in/ehGFDxit

Following a workplace accident or injury, the first few moments are the most critical. Who will be treating your injury? Where will you go? From broken bones, slip and fall injuries, to allergic reactions, having an OnSite Health clinic makes the decision much easier for everyone involved. Discover the key differences of acute care vs primary care and which is best for your business! https://bit.ly/3HtNT9q

Black lung disease, silicosis, occupational asthma, woodworker's lung disease, and many more... These crippling - even deadly - lung diseases occur all-too-commonly in workplaces across the country. Even worse, for many of these diseases, no cures exist. Fortunately, with the right safety gear, engineering controls, and workplace practices, you can keep your team safe, even in dangerous conditions. Find out what steps you can take, right here 👇 -- #respiratorydisease #lungdisease #protectyourteam #workplacesafety