In countries like Cambodia, where extreme heat and humidity are part of every day life, it’s crucial that workers look to prevent heat illness. Heat illness occurs when the body cannot sufficiently cool itself. Some factors that contribute to this … Continued
Globally, forklifts cause more workplace deaths and injuries than any other piece of equipment in the workplace. More than half of forklift-related injuries involve pedestrians. Even a slow moving forklift can crush, injure or kill a pedestrian. It is an … Continued
Its that time of year again in Cambodia – the Phcum Ben 15 day religious festival has commenced, culminating in celebrations on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, at the end of the Buddhist lent. … Continued
In addition to the short to medium term threats to public health, the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly facing the long-term consequences of allowing a black market to exist for antibiotics. A recent headline in the Guardian declared antibiotic resistance rivals … Continued
Black market supply of pharmaceutical drugs poses numerous threats to public safety in Cambodia. The threat is dependent on the type of illegal medicine. Counterfeit medicine is highly dangerous for patients. The key risk arises from substitution of active ingredients … Continued
We regularly find counterfeit products and illegally imported products. The problem for most business owners is that it can be a new experience, particularly if you’re just getting started in Asia. What happens next? Who do you turn to? For … Continued
There are approximately 1.5 million cyber attacks every year, and its crucial that you understand how cyber crime actually works to maximise your chances of protecting your identity, cash, networks and business information. Of course, cyber crime and cyber attacks … Continued
The counterfeiting market has spread into the pharmaceutical and medical industry, we now have an epidemic on our hands. Imagine your teenage son or daughter’s braces were toxic. Imagine an elderly relative’s replacement aortic valve was defective. These are very … Continued
Employee theft is a common occurrence. The National Retail Federation has claimed that 60% of inventory loss is caused by employees, while Forbes have reported that retailers in the US lose $60 billion a year and that employee theft is … Continued
Patients face considerable risks from fake and illegal pharmaceutical products. The risks are even greater in low and lower-middle income countries, where the rates of illegal medicine are much higher and seem to be getting worse as criminals become increasingly … Continued