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Water Safety – Drowning is Preventable

According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid and the outcome can be death, morbidity, and no morbidity. The risk of drowning is always with us whether at home, at work, traveling, or vacationing. According to WHO drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional […]

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Phasing Out Asbestos While Safeguarding Public Health

Hazardous substances may take various forms including solids, liquids, gases, vapor, fumes, and mists. Entry into the body may result from various routes including inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection. It is therefore very important to identify the routes of entry and put measures towards eliminating the hazard or reducing the risk to avert future consequences

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Staircase and Balcony Safety

Falls through balconies and staircases have been reported over the years with some resulting in injuries, disabilities, and fatalities. While adult falls are largely attributed to suicide, intoxication, and murder, the fall of children has been attributed to unsafe designs and inadequate supervision from caregivers. The rise in population especially in the urban areas has

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Septic Tanks – A death trap

The number of deaths resulting from sewerage utilities is on the rise. With the surge in residential buildings, the owners opt for a septic tank constructed within their premises rather than having it drained into the county sewerage system. Construction of onsite septic tanks requires the owner to engage exhauster services for emptying when filled

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