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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Chalk Dust: The Hidden Classroom Hazard

Teachers in Johannesburg's public secondary schools are facing an unseen challenge: chalk dust. A recent study shed light on how teachers handle this everyday hazard. Most teachers, around 95%, have never had any training on the risks of chalk dust. This lack of knowledge leads to a worrying trend:

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Why Are So Many Teachers Staying Home?

Teachers in Saudi Arabia are frequently absent from school due to neck, shoulder, and back pain. This issue is widespread, with nearly half of them having taken time off because of these ailments. But what's causing this? Is it because they are older, work too much, or maybe they don't get enough re

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