Brenniston Insights

October marks National Safe Work Month in Australia, an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about workplace health and safety. It provides employers and workers across Australia the opportunity to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces.

Despite the clear benefits of defibrillators (AEDs), some businesses and organisations hesitate to introduce them in the workplace due to common misconceptions. Defibrillators are life-saving devices that can dramatically increase survival rates in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.

Heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are not the same thing. While people often use the terms interchangeably in the workplace, they are different heart-related medical emergencies with different treatments, outcomes and survival rates.

Workplace health and safety (WHS) is a critical concern for businesses and workers across Australia. The regulatory framework and enforcement of WHS laws play a vital role in ensuring safe and healthy workplaces.

Instant ice packs are a crucial component of any well-stocked workplace first aid kit. These simple yet versatile items play a vital role in immediately managing various injuries and illnesses that can occur in the workplace.