Safe Actions

09/03/2026

This topic is close to my heart. Poly pharmacy is real. The rule of thumb I have heard is that if you are on 5 or more medications it is worth getting a pharmacy review to check that there is no overdosing or adverse reactions

https://apple.news/AY4cv5zKISEOh5_0JHkJYnA

03/03/2026

Here is an article about Aged care equipment costs. There are some relevant points regarding comparing prices. Just make sure that when you are comparing, all the required features are included in each piece of equipment.

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/how-to-navigate-harsh-aged-care-reality-facing-millions-of-aussies-nothing-prepares-you-040019531.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHBsZS5uZXdzLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAElm8kj1-b6fBiFfKgNLCX0G128iAWDlbYjJkpDFCI4Dd-Z_eBQ-iGJbuK-qL5VGIdgfHeARf0-Fy0J9oSfoT3mMx9btYV1snnR2SXiNAAG4HfqjIbzq97xeA9xeKmAhOZ07z2rYZ1uo4VE7wpR94OGwcoIfy7fth9lLNBzYrUTM

24/02/2026

So a little bit of feedback from the Conference last November - this will come out in drips and drabs.
From one of the keynote speakers in relation to training:
- Train the leaders
- Workers and users must get into the devices and feel it
- Training must be monitored and outcomes set and recorded
- Important to have training simulate real work experience

18/02/2026

I have recently had a question about the safety of scooters. My premise is if you are not feeling safe to drive a car, then you should not consider a scooter a safe alternative. The video below talks about some very important considerations, criteria, the features and the capacity of the scooter driver.
I am not supporting this model in particular: it was just a good summary.

There are many different challenges that can come with prescribing a mobility scooter. On today's episode, Scott and Bec discuss not only some features of th...

17/02/2026

I have recently reviewed the Australian Standard 10535:2024 Assistive Products - Hoists for the transfer of persons - requirements and test methods.
If you are a prescriber of hoists and/ or slings, or write manual tasks plans / hoisting plans I would consider this an essential read. It has been substantially updated. There are some very useful checklists in the Annexes.

10/02/2026

Nursing students - time to book!

03/02/2026

Fatigue is a risk factor for musculoskeletal injuries. SafeWork Australia have released a model Code of Practice for this issues. Most model Codes of Practice are endorsed by Worksafe WA

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-managing-risk-fatigue-work

27/01/2026

Body stressing remains the most common injury, across Australia, across all industries and across urban - very remote work areas.

20/01/2026

Working out your PD plan for 2026?
Want to progress with your Manutention based training?
Want to deep dive into slide sheets or hoisting?
Check out the courses on offer here and send me an email please

https://www.safeactions.com.au/upcoming-courses

12/01/2026

Nursing students: tis the season to book in for your manual handling/ manual tasks training. Here is the link:
https://www.safeactions.com.au/upcoming-courses

08/01/2026

Those changes to Aged Care support provision have started to hit. I know of at least one person (80+) who has had a cold call from a company to get a new mattress for his bed with Govt funding. Luckily they didn't sign up for anything, as they do not have it! Perhaps a conversation with your loved ones about cold calls claiming "you can get the item for free - it's government funded' could be a good plan for the new year.

17/12/2025

We wish you a Merry and Safe Xmas.
A friend of mine had this tin and I loved it so much she bought one for me. That is a spirit of giving at Xmas. I have gifted the biscuits to my family, and I will enjoy the tin for my sewing.