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WHMIS Changes: 1988 to 2015

In this Safety Talk, we’ll look at what WHMIS is, what the changes are for WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015, and how these changes are important for you.

WHMIS Changes: 1988 to 20152018-01-29T17:55:27-08:00

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains

In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about the difference between strains and sprains, discover the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a strain or sprain, and discuss how these injuries can be prevented.

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains2018-01-29T17:55:21-08:00

WHMIS Safety Data Sheets

In this Safety Talk, we’ll describe how to use an SDS, discuss the main purpose of an SDS, and clarify what kind of information you will find on one.

WHMIS Safety Data Sheets2018-01-29T17:55:10-08:00

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

Don’t Take Falls Lightly

It's easy to take the subject of falls lightly? unless you or someone you know has had a serious fall. Then you realize how deadly this commonplace accident can be. 

Don’t Take Falls Lightly2018-01-29T17:54:45-08:00

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together2018-01-29T17:53:42-08:00

Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment

If pressure vessels are improperly operated or improperly maintained, they can fail catastrophically, potentially flattening buildings and killing workers and people living in the area.

Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment2018-01-29T17:52:52-08:00

Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries

Every tool has a purpose, but many workers attempt to find new and unsafe applications for the tools they use. And the common screwdriver just might be the most misused tool in the workplace.

Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries2018-01-29T17:52:26-08:00

Keep a Clean Machine Shop

A poorly maintained work environment in a machine shop conceals all kinds of serious hazards. This may result in safety incidents ranging from trips and falls to chemical exposures, electrical hazards, and even explosions.

Keep a Clean Machine Shop2018-01-29T17:50:55-08:00

Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence

Operations are undergoing near constant change in many facilities to help increase productivity, improve safety and reduce waste. Workers may feel strongly about their opinions, or have a hard time adapting to change. Conflict is to be expected in this fast-paced work environment.

Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence2018-01-29T17:50:31-08:00

Avoid the Discomfort of Computer Vision Syndrome

Focusing on a stationary object like a screen for a long period of time can have health consequences. The most common is a temporary condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Avoid the Discomfort of Computer Vision Syndrome2018-01-29T17:50:25-08:00

Making the Best Use of Lifting & Handling Aids

Workers who perform frequent and heavy lifting are at risk for back injuries and abdominal straining that can cause hernias. Arm, shoulder, neck and wrist pain is also a risk if materials are lifted improperly.

Making the Best Use of Lifting & Handling Aids2018-01-29T17:50:20-08:00

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

Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution

Imagine a vehicle that weighs twice as much as your family car, can’t stop nearly as quickly and is operated by a person who may not see you.

Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution2018-01-29T17:49:58-08:00

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

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear

What would you do if you encountered an emergency, either in the workplace or outside? Would you call for help? Would you know who to call and what to tell them?

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear2018-01-29T17:47:44-08:00

Machines in Motion Mean Danger

It’s a simple fact: Machines need to move to perform their tasks. Whether it’s a conveyor belt carrying raw material to a mixing tank, power presses bending sheet metal or a drill press punching holes in a piece of wood, they all operate by movements that cause a serious risk to workers.

Machines in Motion Mean Danger2018-01-29T17:47:29-08:00

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water

People who aren’t expecting to end up in water often are not prepared for that possibility and the results can be tragic. Every year in the United States and Canada, an estimated 3,800 people drown, with many of these victims being people who ended up in the water unintentionally.

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water2018-01-29T17:47:24-08:00

Find the Fire Hazards

Workplace fires account for many injuries and deaths, with approximately three percent of workplace fatalities being related to fire and explosions. Not only do workplace fires cause injuries and deaths, they also cause millions of dollars worth of property damage every year, leading to job losses. In fact, a great many of the workplaces destroyed by fire are never rebuilt.

Find the Fire Hazards2018-01-29T17:46:09-08:00
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