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There are many remedies for hiccups, but they don't all work for everyone every time.
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General Health-Related

How to Stop Hiccups

There’s no denying it – hiccups are both annoying and amusing. For some people, they are a persistent and painful experience. For others it is an occasional irritation. For everyone, we want to know – what can you do to stop them?

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Charts

First Aid for Nose Bleeds Chart

Nose bleeds are common, and treating them shouldn't be a concern. This handy chart gives you the steps to follow.

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How-To

How-To

First Aid for Nose Bleeds

This article covers treatment/first aid for nose bleeds, and also covers all of the common misconceptions and myths about treating a bleeding nose.

Electrical hazards can lurk unnoticed.
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Danger

Electrical Hazards

Electricity is a vital energy source used in various industrial and domestic settings. Understanding and awareness of the potential dangers of electricity in the workplace is crucial. Electrical hazards pose a significant risk to workers' safety, including the risk of electric shock, electrical burns, and arc flash.

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Charts

First Aid Chart for Hydrofluoric Acid

This page includes a chart that goes over the symptoms and treatment of hydrofluoric acid burns and contact. The chart is both downloadable and printable.

Diabetes is usually tested by using a blood glucose test.
Disease

Disease

Diabetes Health Statistics Australia

Diabetes is of growing impact in Australia. The prevalence and impact of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes is increasing year by year. Recent data shows how many Australians are directly and indirectly impacted.

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Danger

Fire Safety Hazards

Fires can be devastating, causing damage to property and endangering lives. Identifying hazards is crucial to protecting property and lives.

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Danger

Hazards on Australian Farms

This article goes over many different hazards to look out for on Australian farms, things like geographical isolation, solitary work, equipment and vehicles, chemicals, animals, and much more.

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Danger

Quad Bike Safety, Injuries, and Maintenance

Quad bikes or ATVs, are the #1 cause of death and injury on Australian farms. This article explains how to safely ride and maintain your quad bike along with much more.

Cattle can become aggravated and charge at people, causing trampling and crush injuries. Their friends often join the fray.
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Danger

Australian Farm Animal Hazards

From the unpredictable behaviour of livestock to encounters with venomous reptiles, it is essential for farmers and rural communities to equip themselves with the knowledge of first aid measures, enabling them to respond effectively to animal-related incidents.

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Danger

Farm Vehicle and Machinery Injuries and Safety

Vehicles and machinery, the backbone of agricultural operations, possess immense potential for productivity and progress. Their existence also brings many risks, posing a constant challenge to the safety of those who operate these large machines.

Dust is extremely common on farms, but it is too-often overlooked as a hazard.
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Danger

Dust on Australian Farms

Dust, an insidious adversary, sweeps across the arid plains and into the lungs of Australian farms, leaving in its wake a trail of hazardous consequences that farmers and rural communities must grapple with daily.