The importance of PPE in the workplace cannot be overstated. Without proper protection, workers are exposed to various hazards that can cause injur...
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Heart Health
Feb. 9 2024 SafetyHeart 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...
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Fork Lift Safety
Feb. 1 2024 SafetyForklifts are excellent labor saving devices. They save time and reduce the likelihood of injury associated with manual material handling activitie...
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Falls From Heights
Jan. 26 2024 SafetyWhat 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...
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Cold Stress
Jan. 19 2024 SafetyCold stress is excessive exposure to cold temperatures without proper warming periods. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below 35°C. S...
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Electrical Safety
Jan. 11 2024 SafetyWhy 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...
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Setting Up A Ladder
Jan. 5 2024 SafetySetting 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 ...
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Hearing Protection Do's and Don'ts
Dec. 21 2023 SafetyClose your eyes for a moment and call to mind your favorite sound. Is it the sound of waves crashing against the shore? Birds chirping? People laug...
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Your Mental Health
Dec. 21 2023 SafetyIt's important to maintain your physical and mental well being, especially at work. Anxiety and stress can lead to serious risks and accidents, as ...
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Spotter Safety
Dec. 8 2023 SafetyWhen it comes to backing safety, we learn about the importance of the use of a spotter or ground guide. A spotter is necessary when the driver or o...
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Pressure Washing
Nov. 29 2023 SafetyThere are many different types of injuries that can occur while using a pressure washer. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an es...
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Eye Protection
Nov. 24 2023 SafetyOur eyes are one of our greatest assets. They give us the ability to see the world around us. If we do not protect our eyes from injuries while at ...
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It Was A Matter Of Time
Nov. 17 2023 SafetyWe have all heard the term “it was a matter of time” used to describe both good and bad events. For example, we have heard it used in a positive co...
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Winter Driving
Nov. 9 2023 SafetyPoor visibility and slick or slushy road conditions can make driving on and near the construction site or work zone unpredictable.Depending on how ...
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Chemical Safety
Nov. 3 2023 SafetyChemicals are a major part of our everyday life at home, work, and play. Examples include toxics, corrosives, solvents,and numerous other substance...