Wellness

Fatigue is more than feeling tired. It affects your focus, reaction time, and judgement, making accidents and mistakes more likely at work and on the road. It is a serious safety risk that often builds up without us realising. To…

Many industries rely on workers being physically and mentally alert. Fatigue is a state of physical and/or mental exhaustion which reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely and effectively. How are workers and others harmed? Fatigue reduces alertness. This…

Conversation around wellbeing and health – especially mental health – is often confused by people using the terms interchangeably. I’ve found that this can prevent conversations from progressing at business level, while leaders get caught up trying to figure out…

Invalidity and survivors’ benefits have recently been extended to migrant workers in Malaysia effective 1 July 2024. The ILO’s Simon Brimblecombe explains why this is an important step forward that will benefit workers, employers, and Malaysia alike. Tell us about…

Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) in manufacturing facilities is essential for worker safety and operational efficiency. Dust generated from various processes can pose significant health risks to workers and negatively affect product quality. To address these concerns, dust testing is…

First aid in the workplace is a critical aspect of ensuring employee safety and well-being. Effective first aid management involves understanding legal requirements, preparing the workplace, training employees, and maintaining the necessary equipment. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what first…

What is Food Safety and why is it important to maintain a high standard of food safety? To uphold and maintain a high standard of food safety it is important to prevent food-borne illness that can occur during food handling,…

What Is a Respiratory Disease? » Respiratory disease refers to any medical condition that affects the airways and lungs. » A respiratory disease might affect any of the structures that are used to breath such as the nasal cavities, throat,…