Looking for quick and easy to understand advice from industry experts? We’ve created “tips” for topics ranging from managing extreme weather conditions to refueling equipment. Read them today and create a safer environment for you and your employees.
Gasoline and fuel oils are highly flammable and if handled improperly, these substances can make refuelling equipment a dangerous task. Be AWARE of the hazards present and follow prevention steps to avoid an incident on your site.
In the workplace, being in the wrong place at the wrong time is sometimes referred to as being in the line of fire. You can be injured or killed by your own actions or by the actions of another worker or even a stranger.
Todd is 29 years old, married and has two wonderful children. Todd has been working as a moulding press operator since graduation from college six years ago. Todd’s company has a very active safety program and demonstrates true concern for safety…
Unsafe Act. Performance of a task or other activity that is conducted in a manner that may threaten the health and/or safety of workers.
Learning and developing these defensive driving skills for correctly changing lanes will go a long way towards ensuring you remain safe and accident-free on the roads.
Now that September is here, children are returning to school in force and that means we all have a responsibility to be a little more watchful on the roads…
A Pinch Point is produced when 2 objects come together and there is a possibility that a person could be caught or injured when coming in contact with that area…
The summer season can present unique hazards for those working in the hot weather. The combination of heat, humidity and physical labor can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses…
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product…
Young workers and new workers of any age are often keen to learn and can bring new ideas and renewed energy to your workplace, however…
A surprising number of injuries are caused by mounting and dismounting mobile equipment. The reason for this is due to a variety of factors…
Determine if there have been any injuries related to material handling; Identify where the lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling or carrying tasks occur in the workplace…
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), most commonly known as pains and strains, can be serious and disabling to Ontario workers. Preventing MSDs should be a key part of every workplace…
January is the height of the cold season and we’re not talking about sniffles and sneezes, but the reality of working outdoors in freezing conditions, coupled with wind and driving snow…