BellingenNSW6d ago

Slips, trips and fall risks from ubiquitous dogs

In dog-friendly Australia it seems the non-native canine is the most dominant species. They are allowed to roam the (dog-free) beaches, the national parks and (pet-friendly) workplaces, flats, cafes, restaurants etc. If not straying, then they are on long or flexible, extendable leashes stretching across hallways and footpaths.

This trip-and-fall risk is human-unfriendly. The health, safety, and well-being of the bipedal companions is not considered. Pet dogs pose hygiene issues, potential zoonoses and allergy risks. The mental well-being of bite victims and phobia affected can trigger distress.

Foreman, A.M.; Glenn, M.K.; Meade, B.J.; Wirth, O. Dogs in the Workplace: A Review of the Benefits and Potential Challenges. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14, 498. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14050498
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/5/498

Image: Dog-friendly Coffs Central Shopping Centre, trip and fall hazard for customers

#Dogs #hazards #pets #PublicSpaces #Workplaces #falls #Food #zoonoses #hygiene #CoffsHarbour #cafes #Bellingen #PetRelatedInjuries #hospitalisations #DogFriendly

AI6YR BenApr 12

Interesting, lightning strike in Superior, Colorado, woman was unidentified because she had no ID and their phone was toasted. (critical condition, now ID'd).

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/04/11/woman-struck-lightning-superior/

#wx #hazards #lightning #COwx

Woman struck by lightning in Superior identified, still in critical condition

A woman struck by lightning in Superior this week has been identified and is still in critical condition, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning.

The Denver Post
Richard Michael BlaberApr 3
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/03/drill-oil-north-sea-further-exploitation-climate-emergency. Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of #geophysical & #climate #hazards at #UCL: do people like Kemi #Badenoch & Nigel #Farage not think that he knows what he's talking about?
Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards

The Guardian
TinJarMar 27
caribbean.unwomen.org/en/stories/n... 1/ " #Global and #regional data demonstrate that #women are more at #risk from #climatechange impacts than #men. This is not because women are naturally more susceptible to #natural #hazards, resulting #disasters or #health #crises."

Disasters Affect Us All, Diffe...
Disasters Affect Us All, Differently

Evidence of women’s increased vulnerability is in the pre-existing social and cultural demands on women and girls as primary caregivers with the imbalanced responsibilities for care of the elderly, children and the sick. This care work increases in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and continues long after.

UN Women – Multi-Country Office – Caribbean
TinJarMar 27

https://caribbean.unwomen.org/en/stories/news/2022/03/disasters-affect-us-all-differently

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" #Global and #regional data demonstrate that #women are more at #risk from #climatechange impacts than #men. This is not because women are naturally more susceptible to #natural #hazards, resulting #disasters or #health #crises. Instead, it is the stubborn structural barriers to #equality based on harmful #gender #stereotypes and #inequality of #power in decision making that increase women’s vulnerability, reducing their opportunities to build #resiliency."

Disasters Affect Us All, Differently

Evidence of women’s increased vulnerability is in the pre-existing social and cultural demands on women and girls as primary caregivers with the imbalanced responsibilities for care of the elderly, children and the sick. This care work increases in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and continues long after.

UN Women – Multi-Country Office – Caribbean
優noD🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Mar 25
How to protect houses from floods (and other disasters) "Miracle houses” often go viral after hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, as they are left intact while others fail. This is the secret behind their survival. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRw... #PlanetA #hazards #resilientconstruction

How to protect houses from flo...
How to protect houses from floods (and other disasters)

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BellingenNSWMar 10

In Bellingen all space seems devoted to parking for combustion machines. Every lawn, river banks, footpaths - everywhere space is eaten by cars with an expensive need for petrol from the Middle East. Carparks litter the landscape of the small town that has very few footpaths.

Image: Bellingen, Church street, Public toilet pathway blocked by oil guzzlers
#Bellingen #access #accessibility #AccessibleAmenities #footpaths #cars #SUVs #storage #hazards #MobilityDesign #walking #climate

Darth Hideout 🏳️‍🌈Mar 2

Seen during an oil change 🐌

#Signs #Hazards #Warnings #Infestations

hseblog.comFeb 4

Are you aware of the hidden environmental hazards lurking in your workplace? From toxic chemicals to heat stress, understanding these risks is crucial. Dive into how HSE experts tackle these invisible dangers and ensure a safer work environment.

#hazards #workplace #safety #environmental_risk #hse_expertise

🔗 Read more: https://www.hseblog.com/environmental-hazards-workplace/

hseblog.comFeb 1

Elevate your safety skills! Discover the 10 critical hazards associated with working at height and unlock effective control measures from an industry expert. Don't miss out on mastering safety on the job site.

#safety #work_at_height #hazards #fall_arrest #construction

🔗 Read more: https://www.hseblog.com/working-at-height-hazards/