"Situational awareness" might sound like a complex term reserved for specialists, but in reality, it's a fundamental skill that can significantly i...

Profitability and safety go hand in hand. Having an incident effects your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as well as for everyone involved...

Roads attract wildlife because they give animals a clear travel corridor, easy access to food, and a source of salt in the winter. Many species are...

There are many types of potentially hazardous energy including electrical, thermal, chemical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and gravitational en...

Chemicals can enter the body through various paths:Lungs: inhaling dusts,fumes,vapors,orgases;Skin: chemicals coming in contact with skin;andDigest...

Chemicals are a major part of our everyday life at home, work, and play. Examples include toxics, corrosives, solvents, and numerous other substanc...

Working around moving parts on farm equipment can be very dangerous if safe work procedures are not followed. Machinery guards provide a physical b...

Operating heavy equipment poses various hazards on work sites worldwide, which means needing diligent safety measures to protect yourself and other...

The importance of PPE in the workplace cannot be overstated. Without proper protection, workers are exposed to various hazards that can cause injur...

Heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in Canada. Know the facts, and reduce your risk through a healthy lifestyle, and early detection an...

Forklifts are excellent labor saving devices. They save time and reduce the likelihood of injury associated with manual material handling activitie...

What is working from heights? Working at heights is any work where a person could fall a distance and be injured. This event might include, for exa...

Cold stress is excessive exposure to cold temperatures without proper warming periods. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below 35°C. S...

Why is it so important to work safely around electricity? The electrical current in a regular business or home has enough power to cause death by e...

Setting up a ladder seems simple enough, right? Choosing a location that allows you to set up and work on your ladder safely is the number one way ...