Head Injury awareness
What is a head Injury? A head injury is a trauma, to any part of a person’s head (scalp Skull or brain). A trauma may be a minor bump (concussion) or severe injury leading to [...]
Where does the law say we must do medicals?
In the Occupational Health & Safety Act no.85 of 1993, reference is made to ‘medical surveillance’ and is defined as a planned programme of periodic examination/medicals (which may include clinical examinations, biological monitoring or medical [...]
All you need to know about heart disease
The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can [...]
What are the benefits of an EAP in the COVID-19 era?
The primary goal of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) has always been to help with resolving or managing problems that can interfere with an employee’s ability to perform their work. They are able to provide [...]
World HIV/AIDS Day
With the upcoming of World HIV/AIDS day on 1 December, HSP thought it would be a good idea to post some information on HIV/AIDS as this disease is a global pandemic which has had a [...]
Prostate Cancer: What you need to know this Movember
Prostate cancer has the potential to grow and spread very quickly. It is important for patients to discuss their various testing options with HSP Group. The number of men being diagnosed with cancer is rising [...]
Is your job damaging your hearing?
Imagine, for a moment, that you must strain to hear your family members from across the room or co-workers from 20 feet away. Imagine that you must also wear a hearing aid to hear your [...]
All eyes on eye care in the workplace
Whether an employee is handling heavy machinery or filing spreadsheets on a computer, clear vision is necessary to get the job done as efficiently and effectively as possible. Protect your eyes by using the correct [...]
Guide for workers exposed to human waste
Employees working with human waste, face serious health hazards and risks of becoming ill. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure the fitness and health of the employees, and that of the employees to [...]
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness
What is HPV and how is it spread? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is transmitted through vaginal, anal and oral sex and through [...]