Today is our National Day of Mourning. We use this day to pay respects to the thousands of workers who lost their lives as a result of a work related incidents. We also honour the families whose lives have been altered so drastically by these tragedies. Traditionally on April 28th the Canadian flag has flown at half-mast on Parliament Hill …
WHMIS 2015 Training Do you operate a business in Canada? Do you receive or use hazardous products in your workplace? If so, you require WHMIS 2015 training. WHMIS has joined forces with the worldwide hazard community known as GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) and has now been renamed in Canada to WHMIS 2015. Included in …
Did you know that that approx 700 Canadian workers experience an eye injury every day? Although a lot of these injuries involve small pieces hitting the eye, some do result in serious eye damage, sometimes permanent vision loss. If the proper protection is worn, these accidents can be avoided. Here are the 5 most efficient types of equipment to help …
Aerial Lift Safety Using an aerial lift to reach places that are high up makes a job easy and efficient to complete. However, if you an inexperienced operator, your situation could quickly turn from easy and efficient to dangerous and deadly. Here are 5 tips to help implement the safe use of aerial lifts 1. Document and develop all up …
Handling propane can be intimidating for an individual who has not received proper training. The Canadian Propane Association publishes a helpful guide for safety tips on handling propane. Below are some brief key points they have outlined: Lighting pilot lights If your pilot light it out, it is highly recommended you get a professional in to light it again Portable …
Confined Space Training Imagine you are going to work as usual, you say good morning to your boss and start to set up for the day ahead. You turn around to ask your boss a question he is not there anymore. A few minutes pass and he is still nowhere in sight, and now your coworkers are looking for him …
Ladder Safety Training: Using a ladder correctly can help make a job easier, but using it incorrectly can make a job more dangerous. Falls, broken bones or head injuries are some common results of improper ladder use. Step up to ladder safety by following these tips: 1. When working near a live electrical conductor, do not use a wire enforced …
A safe workplace environment can help prevent unnecessary injuries and in turn, improve productivity in the workplace. These practices can work for your average office setting or any industrial workplace. 1. Slipping, tripping and falling • Properly using safety guards and drip pans • Help peoples’ visibility around corners with blind spots, install mirrors • Ensure all exits are clear …
