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7 ways to keep workers safe in their first 90 days
7 ways to keep workers safe in their first 90 days Many new workers are eager and want to make a good impression. But they’re also more...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Mar 261 min read


Study: Pain levels drive workers’ opioid use after injuries
Study: Pain levels drive workers’ opioid use after injuries March 13, 2025 Toronto — Severe pain is “the main factor associated with...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Mar 181 min read


Benefits of multifunctional PPE
Benefits of multifunctional PPE What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Mar 112 min read


Safety eyewear fit
Safety eyewear fit What does the base curve (base wrap) number mean for safety glasses? Why is it important for the fit on your face?...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Mar 72 min read


Are you making these ladder safety mistakes?
Are you making these ladder safety mistakes? Check out the list February 25, 2025 Ladder safety Every Step Matters: US National Ladder...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Feb 263 min read


7 tips for a safer office
7 tips for a safer office The need for safe practices extends to all areas of a workplace – including offices. Here from Robin and Robin...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Jan 291 min read


Heat stress
How do I calculate heat stress? The easy answer: Perform a heat stress task hazard analysis. But that doesn’t really give us much more...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 21, 20242 min read


First aid for heat
What are some common misconceptions about treating heat-related illnesses? Although most employers have implemented heat safety measures...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Fall protection
Would a self-retracting lifeline or a shock-absorbing lanyard be the best choice for my workers’ personal fall arrest system? When it...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Is naloxone in your first aid kit?
That’s how much on-the-job drug overdoses have increased since 2011, according to data. Is your workplace ready to respond to this type...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Silicosis
Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years. Silica is a...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 10, 20244 min read


Confined spaces: New hazard alert from Kentucky
Lexington, KY — Spurred by 56 worker deaths involving confined spaces in the state between 1994 and 2022, the Kentucky Occupational...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 10, 20241 min read


The Hierarchy of Controls
A step-by-step path to eliminate or reduce hazards Are you familiar with the Hierarchy of Controls? Featuring an inverted pyramid, it’s a...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry?
Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry? Severe heartburn and heart attack can be hard to tell apart. Understand how they typically...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Sep 9, 20243 min read


What’s Required For Your Workplace First Aid Kit?
Did you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a medical services and first aid kit standard? It states...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
May 24, 20222 min read

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Question
This page includes frequently asked question (FAQs) and answers related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Cloth Face...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Jul 14, 20203 min read


Convalescent Plasma Therapy: Which Patients Are More Suitable?
Convalescent Plasma Therapy: Which Patients Are More Suitable? Convalescent plasma therapy is an experimental therapy used to treat...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Jul 11, 20202 min read


Smoking Linked To Higher Risk Of Virus: WHO
Smoking Linked To Higher Risk Of Virus: WHO According to WHO smoking is linked to a higher risk of severe illness and death from the...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Jul 11, 20201 min read


How We Should Sanitize Essential Items At Home?
During the pandemic, as we bring fruits, vegetables, or other essential items home, the fear of contracting coronavirus from the same...
Dr.Robin Jeya Bensam MBBS, AFIH, FCIP, FRSH(Lon)
Jun 4, 20203 min read
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