January 2020 Newsletter

Revision of December 2019 Toolbox  
Website update

PREVENTING BACK INJURIES

Dealing with Office Allergies

Preventing a back injury is much easier than repairing one. Because your back is critically important to your ability to walk, sit, stand, and run, it's important to take care of it. Most back pain arises from using your back improperly, so learning a few basic rules about lifting, posture and proper exercise can help keep your back in good shape.

Exercise

Having strong back and stomach muscles is important in order to ease the work your back is put through each day.

Stay in good physical shape

Excess weight exerts extra force on back and stomach muscles.

Maintain good posture
You can prevent many back pains by learning to sit, stand and lift items correctly.

When lifting objects
Plan your lift.
Position yourself correctly

Nowadays, dealing with allergies at workplace often can be difficult. It’s hard to concentrate with itchy eyes and running nose. AM Retail Services is here to help you to be able to feel better. Check out a few of important tips for dealing with office allergies.

Office allergy triggers include but are not limited to:

Dust mites
Pollen
Mould spores
Perfume and other scented products
Cigarette smoke
Fumes

The most effective way to deal with allergies in the office or any other work environment is to reduce as many allergens as possible.

OH&S Updates

The next quarterly OHS meeting will be held on the 18th of February 2020 at our head office in Melbourne. There were no lost time injuries in December 2019 and no environmental incidents and no fines from regulators.

Employees of the Month

We are pleased to acknowledge a terrific job done by our employees:

Narelle Lane
Avtar Lal
George Kounelakis
Zannie Khalil
Maxine Keane

in January and in the past three months. Site managers are very happy with the services provided.

We also would like to thank Gordana Djerdj who has been with our company for 2 years.

AM Retail Services is grateful for Gordana’s incredible work at multiple sites. Gordana will receive a $50 Myer card voucher.