Stay Alert During Late Summer Late summer is a high-risk season for exposure to waterborne protozoa—microscopic organisms that can cause serious intestinal illness. Found in water contaminated by human or animal feces, these parasites...
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Heat Can Be Deadly – Even in Canada Extreme heat isn’t just a concern for tropical climates. Here in Canada, hot temperatures can and do claim lives. Health Canada reports that Toronto saw an...
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Before the work starts, take a moment to assess the risks. Pre-Job Hazard Assessments help crews spot hazards, stay focused, and prevent incidents — every single day.
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One of the leading causes of workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents is the failure to recognize or address hazards, especially those that are predictable or preventable. Regular safety inspections are a critical part of...
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In North America fires annually cause over 10,000 injuries, 3,000 deaths and over $7 billion in direct damages. Most of these losses are related to home fires, however industrial and commercial fires are involved...
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According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada: “30 per cent of short- and long-term disability claims in Canada are attributed to mental health problems and illnesses. It is clearly in our best interest to...
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The Issue The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that falls are a leading cause of death in the U.S. for working adults. According to the NSC, nearly 700 workers died, and 48,000 were injured...
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An emergency response plan (ERP) is a written description of the actions, in the order in which they will be taken, by a company and its employees, to mitigate an event that poses an...
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This month we discuss awareness level training for workers not expected to be exposed to Asbestos, Lead, and Silica, but could conceivably encounter them in the workplace. A primary route of accidental exposure to...
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As summer launches into full swing, we want to address the risk of cancer from exposure to the sun. Many workers are exposed to the sun at work and over-exposure can lead to skin...
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