Employers who view training as a simple tick box exercise run the risk of employee injury and associated claims for damages. References 1 Section 8(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 ...

Don’t twist or jerk the tick as it can cause parts within the tick’s mouth to break off and remain in the skin. People should not crush a tick with their fingers. To dispose of a live tick, it should ...

Knowing how to avoid them and how to treat tick bites will keep you safe, especially if you find yourself in wooded, grassy areas or backyards this year. Lyme disease cases have seen an increase ...

Remember to watch for symptoms like fever, joint pain, muscle aches and rashes if you discover a tick has latched on to you. "The cases are less than 10 in 2024. Again, tick season is just ...