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The Legal and Preventive Power of Annual Medicals in the Workplace

published: 24/Jul/2025

In the realm of Occupational Health and Safety, annual medicals are more than just good practice—they are often a legal and regulatory requirement , especially in high-risk industries. Understanding tContinue Reading...

Why Annual Workplace Medicals Matter: Protecting Your Workforce and Business

published: 24/Jul/2025

As an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner, one of the most effective tools I recommend for maintaining a healthy, safe, and productive workforce is the annual workplace medical assessment . ThContinue Reading...

5 Practical Ways I Help Make Your Workplace Safer

published: 24/Jul/2025

5 Practical Ways I Help Make Your Workplace Safer As an OHS practitioner, my work is hands-on and solution-focused. Here are five things I regularly do to ensure a safer, healthier work environment: Continue Reading...

The Role of an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner: More Than Just Hard Hats

published: 24/Jul/2025

The Role of an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner: More Than Just Hard Hats When people think of health and safety, they often picture PPE, warning signs, or fire drills. But as an OccupatioContinue Reading...

Helping Your Child Break the W-Sitting Habit: Therapist-Approved Tips

published: 24/Jul/2025

Helping Your Child Break the W-Sitting Habit: Therapist-Approved Tips As a parent, noticing your child consistently sitting in a W-position can be concerning—especially if you’ve heard it might impacContinue Reading...

What Is W-Sitting, and Why Should Parents Be Concerned?

published: 24/Jul/2025

What Is W-Sitting, and Why Should Parents Be Concerned? As an occupational therapist, one of the most common postural habits I get asked about is W-sitting . You’ve likely seen it: a child sitting onContinue Reading...

From Sandbox to Self-Care: Outdoor Play and the Development of Independence

published: 24/Jul/2025

From Sandbox to Self-Care: Outdoor Play and the Development of Independence As an occupational therapist, I view play not just as leisure—but as a child’s most important work. And outdoor play, in paContinue Reading...

Social Growth Under Open Skies: Outdoor Play and Emotional Development

published: 24/Jul/2025

Social Growth Under Open Skies: Outdoor Play and Emotional Development In the therapy room, I often work with children who struggle with social interaction, emotional regulation, or low self-confidenContinue Reading...

From Leaves to Literacy: How Outdoor Play Enhances Cognitive and Academic Skills

published: 24/Jul/2025

From Leaves to Literacy: How Outdoor Play Enhances Cognitive and Academic Skills You might be surprised to hear that one of the best ways to support your child’s academic success is to send them outsContinue Reading...

Building Strong Bodies and Brave Minds: Gross Motor Benefits of Outdoor Play

published: 24/Jul/2025

Building Strong Bodies and Brave Minds: Gross Motor Benefits of Outdoor Play From an occupational therapy perspective, gross motor development lays the foundation for almost every other area of functContinue Reading...

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