Healthcare

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head

Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head2018-01-29T22:50:52-08:00

What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One

Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.

What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One2018-01-29T22:48:05-08:00

Don’t Let Bullying Poison Your Workplace

Bullying is defined as repeated aggressive behavior against another person in an effort to hurt that person, either emotionally or physically. And it happens more often than you’d think. In fact, an estimated 35 to 37 percent of North American workers report being bullied on the job by a co-worker or person in a position of authority.

Don’t Let Bullying Poison Your Workplace2018-01-29T22:48:01-08:00

Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training

Things are constantly changing in many areas of people?s lives. Your job likely sees a lot of change, where new methods of doing things are introduced, potentially affecting your safety and health.

Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training2018-01-29T22:47:49-08:00

Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety

The tornado season in North America begins in April, peaks in June and July, and ends in September. But really the storms can occur at any time, with approximately 1,000 tornadoes being reported in the United States and 80 in Canada each year.

Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety2018-01-29T22:47:11-08:00

Safety Rules Protect You

The safety rules, policies and procedures of your workplace are there to protect you from workplace hazards and to help prevent injuries.

Safety Rules Protect You2018-01-29T22:46:46-08:00

Take Care of Your Protective Wear

It?s important to select and wear the correct PPE. It?s equally important that you inspect and care for the equipment properly, so that it will protect you when you need it!

Take Care of Your Protective Wear2018-01-29T22:46:32-08:00

Belt Yourself for Safety

You?ve heard it before and you?ll hear it again because it?s a fact - seatbelts save lives. A high percentage of all work-related fatalities each year are caused by motor vehicle crashes. Many of these deaths could have been avoided if the drivers and passengers in these vehicles had been belted in.

Belt Yourself for Safety2018-01-29T22:45:49-08:00

Take a Safe Break

Break time is your chance to break away from the routine and relax before heading back to work. But you can?t take a break from safety.

Take a Safe Break2018-01-29T22:45:01-08:00

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down

Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down2018-01-29T22:44:49-08:00

Housekeeping Counts

How does our workplace stack up against the following housekeeping standards? -? Are floors clean and free of water, mud, ice, grease, oil, waste and clutter? - ?Are leaks and spills cleaned up promptly? -?

Housekeeping Counts2018-01-29T22:44:13-08:00

WHMIS:The Lowdown on Labels and Pictograms

In this Safety Talk we’ll review labels and pictograms, how to identify the hazards they warn about, and steps you should take when working with hazardous chemicals.

WHMIS:The Lowdown on Labels and Pictograms2018-01-29T17:55:06-08:00

Diversity in the Workplace: How to Bridge the Gaps – Handout

Today’s workforce is rich in diversity. Working together are people of different ages, cultures, physical abilities, education, sexual orientation, language and religious beliefs. Each of us is unique, and our different strengths and perspectives contribute to the strength of our teams.

Diversity in the Workplace: How to Bridge the Gaps – Handout2018-01-29T17:50:14-08:00

Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection

Hearing loss is one of the fastest growing chronic conditions facing today’s workers, affecting nearly 30 million people in the United States and Canada. While there are many causes of hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common types and it can affect anyone who is exposed to loud sounds or noise over a long period of time, whether at work or during recreational activities.

Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection2018-01-29T17:49:49-08:00

10 Basic Safety Rules

Workplace safety can be a complex issue, but learning and adhering to a few safety basics can go a long way toward keeping employees safe on the job. Many workplace injuries and fatalities are directly related to either not knowing how to do something and attempting it anyway or committing unsafe acts through inattention or for other reasons.

10 Basic Safety Rules2018-01-29T17:49:00-08:00

Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire

We often hear about people being “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” While this saying often refers to people who have been victims of crime, it certainly applies to workers as well.

Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire2018-01-29T17:48:44-08:00

10 Ways to Battle Burnout

Are you suffering from burnout? Can you recognize the symptoms? If so, do you know how to fix it?

10 Ways to Battle Burnout2018-01-29T17:48:35-08:00

How to Select and Inspect a Ladder

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How to Select and Inspect a Ladder2018-01-29T17:45:32-08:00

10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker

Download Instructor-Led Material Meeting Kit WHAT'S AT STAKE Workers in [...]

10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker2018-01-29T17:45:18-08:00

Control Stress to Work Safely

Stress - everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely.

Control Stress to Work Safely2018-01-29T17:44:36-08:00

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air

Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air2018-01-29T17:43:51-08:00

Talk About Safety

Whether you call it safety coaching or a preshift meeting, you may need to talk to your co-workers about safety and why safety is a cooperative effort.

Talk About Safety2018-01-29T17:43:47-08:00

Report it or Regret it

Everyone is a safety inspector; it's part of the job to watch out for any hazards.

Report it or Regret it2018-01-29T17:43:41-08:00

Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries

If your job involves repeated motion or vibration to the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome could creep up on you. It tends to occur in carpentry, cashiering and assembly line work, but it can also occur in many other kinds of work.

Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries2018-01-29T17:42:51-08:00

Put a Lock on Stored Energy

Energy keeps the workplace going, but it can also kill. Unexpected release of energy is the cause of many serious injuries.

Put a Lock on Stored Energy2018-01-29T17:42:05-08:00
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