#302 – COVID 19: WHAT PREDISPOSES PEOPLE TO SEVERE ILLNESS AND DEATH? – ALLEN TAYLOR

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Covid-19 is a real puzzler. Its effects are all over the map from unnoticeable to death, along with every point in between. Some people exhibit no symptoms and are unaware that they are infected until a positive test for the SARS-Cov-2 virus delivers the bad news. Others rapidly deteriorate and then die within a few days. Some (the “long haulers”} remain weak and tired for months after the acute disease has left them. Some even suffer permanent damage to their internal organs. Continue reading

#301 – GREATEST RISK FACTOR FOR THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH – ALLEN TAYLOR

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In the 14 October 2020 issue of the medical journal, Biogerontology, Leonard Hayflick published an opinion piece titled “The greatest risk factor for the leading cause of death is ignored.” Hayflick is renowned for many important discoveries made over a long career. Perhaps he is best known for his discovery of the so-called “Hayflick Limit,” which contradicted the received wisdom at the time that he made it. Continue reading

#298 – CLEANING IN A PANDEMIC – BILL POMFRET PH.D.

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Priority # 1 Professional Cleaning in Workplaces.

At no time is cleanliness more critical than in a pandemic, the need for sterilization The founder of Safety Projects International Inc, has a mission – to help clean up Canada and several other countries. However, rather than doing it himself, Dr Bill Pomfret aka Dr. Clean is getting the workers themselves to do it – which is simple in its logic but offers a huge challenge in execution. Continue reading

#297 – PREVENTING LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE – BILL POMFRET PH.D.

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If you are an employer, or someone in control of premises, including landlords, you must understand the health risks associated with legionella. Dr. Bill Pomfret help you to recognise and control any risks.

Duties under both Federal and Provincial laws extend to risks from legionella bacteria, which may arise from work activities. The Health and Safety at Work Regulations provide a broad framework for controlling health and safety at work. Continue reading

#295 – PREVENTING ACCIDENTS DURING STAY @ HOME – BILL POMFRET PH.D.

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Dr. Bill Pomfret; Managing Consultant: of Safety Projects International Inc. shares with us some of the hazards and precautions required to reduce accidents and Incidents in the home. Employers have responsibilities and potential liabilities for employees who, during the Pandemic are required to work from home. Continue reading