What is Distracted Driving?Distracted driving is when someone is driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity.Examples of Distracted D...
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Sep. 2 2022 Safety
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Listen Up!
Aug. 23 2022 SafetyYou know how your ears ring or feel plugged after a leaving a loud environment like a concert, club or event? While your ears usually feel back to ...
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Foot Protection
Aug. 11 2022 SafetyKnow Your FeetOur feet are comprised of 26 bones for support and 38 joints for movement in each foot. Our feet also have blood vessels, ligaments, ...
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Workplace Housekeeping
Aug. 5 2022 SafetyTo some people, the word “housekeeping” calls to mind cleaning floors and surfaces,removing dust, and organizing clutter. But in a work setting, it...
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Workplace Inspections
Jul. 28 2022 SafetyWorkplace inspections are an opportunity to identify hazards and assess risk in your workplace on an ongoing basis. As part of a proactive injury-p...
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Eye Safety
Jul. 21 2022 SafetyOur eyes give us the ability to see the world around us. There are many hazards around the workplace that if we do not protect ourselves from them,...
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Slips, Trips and Falls
Jul. 7 2022 SafetyIn general, slips and trips occur due to a loss of traction between the shoe and the walking surface or an inadvertent contact with a fixed or move...
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Powerline Safety
Jul. 1 2022 SafetyThere are more than 300 incidents of farm machinery contacting overhead power lines in Saskatchewan each year. All are preventable. Over half happe...
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Working In Extreme Heat
Jun. 23 2022 SafetyTo work in high heat:• Wear lightweight clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.• Heavy clothing and some personal protective equipment can greatly incre...
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Gasoline Safety
Jun. 10 2022 SafetyOverviewGasoline is common both on the job and at home for use in both vehicles and equipment we use every day. It is important to practice safe ha...
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PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
Jun. 2 2022 SafetyWhat is PPEA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is clothing or equipment designed to reduce employee exposure to chemical, biological,and physical...
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Heat Stressors
May 25 2022 SafetyThere are a variety of effects the human body can exhibit when exposed to heat stress. The results can be mild to life threatening.Heat Sources and...
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Ladder Use - Working at Heights
May 19 2022 SafetyOverviewMuch work involves accessing equipment or places deliberately put out of reach. We therefore need to use access equipment (steps, ladders, ...
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Respiratory Protection
May 11 2022 SafetyOverviewRespirators protect workers against hazards such as insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapours an...