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  1. Ladder safety matters

    When using a ladder, make safety matter.

  2. Ladder Safety – Mick's story

    Injuries associated with ladder falls have been steadily increasing in Australia. As you age you are more at risk of serious injuries from falls.

  3. Ladder Safety – Nick's story

    Injuries associated with ladder falls have been steadily increasing in Australia. As you age you are more at risk of serious injuries from falls.

  4. Ladder Safety – Paul’s story

    Paul was sanding the exterior of his house when he overreached and fell more than two metres from his ladder.

  5. Lawn bowls - health benefits

    Lawn bowls is a popular participant sport, particularly for the elderly, due to its relaxed pace and comparatively light physical demands.

  6. Lawn bowls - preventing injury

    People who take part in lawn bowls develop skills and coordination that improve their fitness.

  7. Lead exposure and your health

    Long-term exposure to low levels of lead may produce symptoms including irritability, lack of energy and loss of appetite.

  8. Lead exposure from shooting firearms

    If you shoot firearms, handle bullets, make your own ammunition or visit shooting ranges, you’re at a higher risk for lead exposure.

  9. Lesbian sexuality

    Many women report they have lesbian experiences or feelings, but do not think of themselves as lesbians.

  10. Libido

    Physical illness or relationship problems can cause a loss of sex drive or libido.