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COVID-19 struck the world and caused most activities to come to a standstill when it progressed into a worldwide epidemic in March. This has caused many things to be forced into adopting changes, including workplaces, places of worship, attractions, eating places and most importantly, billions of lives around the world. With the spread of COVID-19 faster than previous major epidemics, this has caused many policies and safeguarding measures to be implemented to prevent and slow down the spread of the disease.  In terms of general workplace    health & safety , governments have in place guidelines for employers and employees to ensure social distancing measures are followed and to ensure the health and safety for all those within the workforce. Additionally, the WHO (World Health Organisation) had released a series of documents, which also include advisory guidelines for all workplaces on how to prepare before COVID-19 hits their region, or how to reduce and preven...

Occupational  Health and Safety  Trends to Watch in 2019 was one of our most popular articles of the year, so we decided to revisit the topic for 2020 safety trends 2020.  The field of occupational safety and health is constantly changing and evolving. Workforce demographics, employee expectations, and other influences are changing our training methods and the tools we use to improve workplace safety.  As we move into the first year of a new decade, several trends are taking shape that will influence OSH during the next few years and beyond. Although no one knows for sure exactly what the future will bring, it's a safe bet that these five trends will have a big influence on the field.  1. High-Tech  workplace safety and health   Programs  Over the last few years, much of the focus of workplace health and safety programs have been on introducing high-tech tools and methods of training and leadership. This has include...

Personal Wellness Through  health screening   , we aim to help you better understand and manage your health. We have various health screening options that will provide a clearer picture of your health, and packages can also be customized with advice from our doctors. Health Screening is an essential step in taking charge of your health. It allows you to detect disease at the earliest stage in order to maintain your health and well-being and to prevent disabilities and illnesses later in life. After the screening, a personalized medical report will be given to you and our doctors will go through the results with you, making suitable recommendations and working with you towards a healthy, happy life. What is an X-ray? X-ray is usually use to examine different parts of the body such as chest, pelvis, bone and abdomen for injuries, infection or abnormalities. It is a common type of medical imaging that produces images of the structures inside ...