Workplace injuries are an unfortunate but common occurrence across various industries. Understanding the most common types and implementing preventative measures, like various , is crucial for ensuring a safe working environment.
This article explores the most common workplace injuries and provides practical strategies for prevention, helping to safeguard employees and promote a culture of safety.
Common workplace injuries
Slips, trips, and falls:
These are among the most frequent causes of workplace injuries and often result from wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and obstacles.
Injuries from these accidents can range from minor bruises to severe head injuries.
Overexertion and muscle strains:
Overexertion injuries a…
Introduction: Soulstone Survivors Ritual of Love
The notion of soulmates is beyond the comprehension of simple mortals in a world full of secrets and enchantments. There is lore around a mysterious ceremony called “Soulstone Survivors,” which is said to be a sacred event that permanently bonds two souls together. In this essay, we’ll investigate the background of this age-old practice and learn about the enchantment it brings to its practitioners.
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Soulstone
The Origins of the Ritual
The Soulstone Survivors ceremony has its roots in a time when the worlds of magic and love were inextricably entwined. This rite was performed by a long-lo…
The term “pluck” refers to the action of grasping something and quickly removing it from its place. In the context of poultry preparation, “plucking” specifically means removing feathers from chickens or similar fowl in preparation for cooking. Consequently, a “plucker” is an individual or device dedicated to this task. This article explores the historical, practical, and modern aspects of plucking, detailing the role of pluckers in the culinary and agricultural industries.
Historical Perspective
Plucking chickens is an age-old practice that dates back to the domestication of poultry. The process of removing feathers from chickens was traditionally done by hand, a labor-intensive task that required skill and pati…
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, businesses must adapt quickly to stay competitive. However, managing and maintaining the necessary IT infrastructure can be overwhelming, especially for small to medium-sized businesses.
This is where managed IT services come into play, providing businesses with the technical expertise and resources they need to stay ahead of the curve. By outsourcing IT operations to professionals, companies can focus more on their core activities while ensuring their technology runs smoothly and securely.
What Are Managed IT Services?
Managed IT services refer to outsourcing the management of an organization’s IT infrastructure to a third-party provider. These services c…
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BANGKOK, Jan 29 2007 (IPS) – International health experts are warning Burma s neighbours that they face more threats from the spread of HIV along the porous borders that they share with the military-ruled country.
The record number of HIV cases in two of India s north-eastern provinces that have Burma as a neighbour offers a troubling sign of what lies ahead, says Dr. Tom Lee, co-director of the Global Health Access Programme (GHAP), based in Los Angeles. Nagaland and Manipur are two states with the highest HIV prevalence rates in India. It is eight percent among women tested at clinics along the border, while it is normally 1 to 2 percent across the rest of the area.
China is also facing a similar crisis along the stretches where its shares Burm…
Omid Memarian
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 2008 (IPS) – Though human rights and environmental issues such as censorship and pollution in Beijing have been the two major focuses of criticism levelled against the Chinese government during the lead up to the Olympic games, Achim Steiner, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is expected to address some of Beijing s environmental successes during the opening ceremonies.
Achim Steiner briefs correspondents at UN …
Evelyn Nguleka is president of the , an international organisation of Farmers for Farmers, which aims to bring together all the national producer and farm cooperative organisations with the objective of developing policies which favour and support farmers’ causes in developed and developing countries around the world. Nguleka introduces the key issues discussed at the May 4-7 2016 WFO conference in Lusaka.
LUSAKA, May 6 2016 (IPS) – Agriculture is the primary sector of all economies. It is the sector responsible for granting food and nutrition security to all human beings. Consequently it is responsible for social stability and health. And it provides work opportunities to families, men, women and youth, and largely contributes to the country Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Tih Ntiabang is Regional Coordinator – AFRO, Framework Convention Alliance, Cameroon
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YAOUNDE, Mar 20 2018 (IPS) – Last week, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) governing body postponed yet again a decision to stop accepting money from the tobacco industry for its projects to end child labour in the tobacco growing sector.
A majority of countries and workers in the governing body want to finally break financial ties with the tobacco industry. However, there is still opposition from the employers group and a few countries, mostly in the African region.
The tobacco industry has mor…
BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec 20 2021 (IPS) – Countries in the Asia-Pacific region are trying their best to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic by rapidly rolling out vaccination programmes and putting in place public health interventions to reduce its impact. At the end of November, there were 262 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5.2 million deaths globally. About 60 per cent of all COVID-19 cases and half of all COVID-19 related deaths were in Asia and the Pacific. About 7.8 billion vaccines have been administered globally, and vaccine supply is generally improving.
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However, the pandemic has exacerbated inequities between and within …
Asian Americans affected by anti-Asian sentiment and hate crimes have provided support to each other. Left to right from top: Dr Boyung Lee, Dr Russell Jeung, Cynthia Choi, and Dr Bryant Lin. Credit: Myleen Hollero
California, Apr 28 2022 (IPS) – Dr Boyung Lee, a widow and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Iliff School of Theology, would use a short break in her working day to walk around her neighborhood. The fresh air helped her deal with her grief and work-related stress.
In May 2020, however, this small but significant daily ritual ended abruptly.
Lee was walking when she noticed a dirty white truck but did not think much…