Protect your health: How vaping is the toxic friend you don’t need. Health impacts Vaping is harmful to your health, and it is important to understand the risks involved: Toxic chemicals: Vapes can contain high levels of nicotine and over 200 harmful chemicals, many of which can damage your lungs and overall health. Respiratory issues:…
The transition to remote work globally has reshaped traditional office dynamics, blurring the lines between professional and personal spaces. As employees adapt to the opportunities and challenges of remote work, the importance of physiotherapy in supporting musculoskeletal health and overall wellbeing becomes increasingly evident. Beyond the traditional confines of injury rehabilitation, physiotherapy in an office…
Have you ever wondered what are the chances of your pilot having a heart attack while flying? In short, it’s less than 1% per year per pilot. Remember there are two pilots on the flight deck at the same time, flying with any reputable airline today is a safer way to travel than sailing in…
We love intel ahead of time. Before I was sent to do HUET for the first time, I was keen to know what the training involves, I looked up some insights/ personal recount of the process, not surprisingly, there’s very limited information out there. To reduce your level of anxiety before HUET, I’ll give you…
“Sports injury” consists of injuries typically associated with sports or physical activities; however, the injury can happen to anyone, not just athletes. Sports injuries such as strains, sprains, fractures, or other injuries can occur due to accidents, overexertion, improper technique, or underlying health conditions. It is therefore important for everyone to take proper measures, warm…
Common dive injuries Let’s start with a scenario. SOMEONE saw a gas cylinder marketed as a “SCUBA Oxygen tank for snorkeling” online, and he decided to get one because it’s 20% off on the day. A few days later, his “SCUBA Oxygen tank for snorkeling” arrived, and he tried out this new toy in the…
Excessive noise is not only disruptive but also has the potential to inflict permanent damage by harming the delicate hearing mechanism in the inner ear. Workers most affected by a noisy work environment are those in industries and job roles where exposure to high noise levels is common. These include construction workers, manufacturing employees, miners,…
From 1 January 2024, Clause 58 of Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017 requires employers in NSW to provide hearing tests (audiometric tests) to workers who are exposed to hazardous noise and frequently use hearing protection in the workplace. Employers must provide employees with audiometry testing: Within three months of starting their employment (baseline test)…
The Government has introduced voluntary patient registration to start on 1 October 2023. MyMedicare aims to strengthen ties between patients, their general practitioner, primary care teams and their general practice. Why is this important? We know that health outcomes are better where there is a good relationship between patient and doctor with ongoing continuity of…
Firstly, do you know what you are signing up for? News media has recently explored a story about a chain of medical centres in NSW, QLD, and VIC that has recently changed their policy. The medical centres will only bulk-bill if patients sign up for their app and rewards program; otherwise, there will be a…
