General Safety

Avoid Chemical Exposure

If you work with any amount of chemicals,? or work in an environment where chemicals are used, handled, stored,? transported or disposed of, you must understand the hazards and how to protect? yourself.

Avoid Chemical Exposure2018-01-29T22:46:41-08:00

Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?

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Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?2018-01-29T22:46:23-08:00

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

Stay Alert to Stay Alive

Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.

Stay Alert to Stay Alive2018-01-29T18:00:14-08:00

Are you Prepared for a Medical Emergency?

According to a recent report released by the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 Americans make a trip to the emergency room each year. And Canadians are among the most frequent users of emergency departments in the world, with an average of 17 million visits a year.

Are you Prepared for a Medical Emergency?2018-01-29T17:58:46-08:00

Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet

Your feet and toes may be at the opposite end from your head, but you still need to use your brain when it comes to which type of shoes you wear in the winter. 

Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet2018-01-29T17:57:50-08:00

Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control

From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.

Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control2018-01-29T17:56:59-08:00

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

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

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

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
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