WHAT IS DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS Decompression sickness (DSC, also known as generalized barotrauma, the bends or caisson disease) is as a result of inadequate decompression following exposure to increased pressure. It refers to injuries caused by a rapid decrease in the...
What is a MERP? An MERP is a plan of action for the efficient deployment and coordination of services, agencies and personnel to provide the earliest possible response to an emergency. In Africa, public agencies that provide these services are often limited in...
Christmas is almost here! There is this special feeling that heralds its coming. Even the weather knows it, and is changing to give that feel to Christmas that we have all come to know, and love. You are likely to find Christmas décor at offices, in the stores, on the...
This article is not to discourage you, just to help you make a good decision having all the information and help you prepare yourself adequately. Taking work in a remote site usually has a lot of financial benefits; this is usually the draw for most people seeking to...
Introduction: The festive season sees a lot of people returning home to Nigeria (or other African countries) from countries where they have been making a living or schooling. It is a time to come back to visit grandparents, old friends, parents, join in the cultural...
It’s that time again when, as the year draws to an end, there’s a lot of travelling taking place, by road or air. Accompanying this, are the road accidents, kidnapping and some unruly behaviour from hoodlums, depending on which side of town you find yourself. We have...
