The Issue As we approach the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, workers across Canada face increased exposure to cold, wet, windy, and rapidly changing weather conditions. A cold environment challenges workers...
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Canada has amended the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) under WHMIS to align with the UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Revision 7 and selected elements of Revision 8. The amendments came into force December 15,...
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“All our safety meetings feel the same. Are they even useful?” If you’ve sat through a safety meeting that felt like a waste of time, you’re not alone. But when done right, safety meetings...
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Turning close calls into actionable safety improvements. Near Misses Are a Big Deal In Part 1, we defined a near miss as an incident that could have resulted in injury or damage—if not for...
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Why close calls aren’t just lucky breaks—they’re warning signs. “It was just a near miss—no harm done.” That mindset can be dangerous. A near miss is a safety incident—one that could have caused harm...
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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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