February 23rd, 2009 -- Posted in personal injury, work health |
A guide to some of the most common work related injuries
Slips, trips and falls
Slips, trips and falls are the most common work place injury. Wherever you work, be it in an office, supermarket, shop or factory there are plenty of trip hazards to catch you out. Some of our trips are born out of our own clumsiness; however other trips may happen as a result of negligence or carelessness on a colleague or employers part.
Burns
If you are an electrician, construction worker or kitchen staff, you can be at risk from burn injuries. Some burns can be minor, though painful, but some can be far more serious with permanent scarring and in some case can prove fatal. Even making a cup of tea in the staff kitchen can lead to being burnt so always be careful around anything hot.
Back and neck injuries
Back and neck injuries can unfortunately affect anyone in any profession. People lifting items incorrectly are a big cause of back injuries. These items don’t even have to be particularly heavy, even something like a box of paper for your copier could cause damage to your back. Stiff, painful back and necks can also be caused by poor posture, lack of movement and badly designed work stations, while workers who spend most of the day standing run the risk of suffering musculoskeletal injuries. It is advised to take regular breaks to keep your muscles moving and working.
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)
Recent work place injury research suggests that 1 in 50 workers suffer from RSI. Those who are most at risk from RSI tend to be those who use their hands and arms for much of the day such as typists, factory workers and drivers. Symptoms of RSI include numbness and pain in the wrists, arms, shoulders and neck.
Vibration injury
Workers who use powerful machinery and power tools are running the risks of vibration injury commonly know as ‘white finger‘. White finger can cause a tingling sensation and numbness in the fingers and hands as well as turning the affected fingers and hands white. Those who are most at risk of contracting vibration white finger are construction workers, mechanics and ground workers.
February 17th, 2009 -- Posted in Uncategorized |
Dental Nurse Profession
Among the choice of Dental Careers the Dental Hygienist plays an important role in the treatment and care of the patient’s teeth. Advising and guiding them with the best information and practices to pursue to ensure good healthy gums and teeth. It’s a great profession to get into for those who are looking to be part of an industry that is continually expanding and evolving presenting new medical findings and techniques that are ever pushing the workplace. If you are looking into a career in this industry what sort of things can you look forward to?
The job involves working alongside a dentist to help eradicate and prevent the occurrence of any such dental problems. This is achieved through a variation of techniques that the Dental Hygienist will use this may include applying coatings and sealants to the teeth, using antibacterial agents to help reduce decay, polish and scaling of the teeth and to encourage and demonstrate good oral hygiene. The role may also require the taking of xrays for some procedures.
Location of the job can vary, as you can be located in a local hospital or high street practitioners. The role can be NHS supported or a private dentists or even a combination of both.
To undertake a career as a dental hygienist you will have to complete a GDC (General Dental Council) approved course which consists of one of the following, a foundation degree in oral health and science, a Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (two years full-time) or a BSc in Oral Health Science or Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene and any additional experience as a dental nurse may give you an additional advantage. You will also be required to obtain CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) clearance because you will inevitability comes into contact with venerable with children and adults.
Once qualified there are many ways to further your development and improve on your skills, as there are many additional courses that will allow you to expand your knowledge like the course on prevention of oral disease and oral health promotion to name just a few.
A dental career is a well respected one and usually a demanding one. It allows for personal development and growth over time in an industry that is continuing to evolve. The job can offer flexibility and a great amount of diversity and continually bring new challenges.
There are many ways to then obtain a dental career as there are some well established Dental Recruitment companies that can help you get closer to that dental job you want.