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10 ways to beat jet lag
What is jet lag? This is a physiological condition which results from altered circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythm is basically a 24-hour internal clock that runs in the background of our brain; cycling between sleepiness and alertness. Jet lag typically occurs when...
FOUR AMAZING FACTS ABOUT AIRCRAFT THAT YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW
FACT 1: The airplane’s emergency oxygen mask can only last for 15 minutes Surprised? You probably might be wondering how true this fact is. But the chances are that individuals who fly, would have to survive if the oxygen mask drops down for just 15 minutes. Enough...
The Four Pillars of effective health and safety leadership in the oil industry
The Robert Gordon University carried out an extensive study which focused on effective supervisory safety leadership behaviors in the offshore oil and gas industry. The study provided the industry with further evidence of the importance of the supervisor in the...
Stress Prevention in the offshore oil and gas industry
Occupational stress can no longer be considered an occasional, personal issue. It has become global phenomenon, which can affect any category of employee in almost any workplace in any country. This trend is coupled with mounting costs to the individual, to industry...
Brazil Faces Yellow Fever Outbreak: Many feared dead
During Southern Hemisphere summer rainy seasons in Brazil, cases of Yellow Fever has always been at its peak as such there is ongoing plan to vaccinate millions of individuals to help curb the spread to more persons as such all health professional have been alerted to...
3 exciting things you will learn on a first aid course
Medical emergencies related to ill health or an accident can happen anywhere at any time. A first aid course will ensure you know what to do. Here are 3 exciting things that you will learn how to do on in our first aid course: How to use an AED (automated external...
