Category: Health and Safety Diversified Staffing Health and Safety Search Search for: Categories Benefits Business Client Events Giving Back Health and Safety Human Resources Payroll Personal Advice Uncategorised The Office- The Danger Zone Posted on June 19, 2019 Health and Safety Compared to an industrial work environment, an office can seem like a safe place to work. However, many serious accidents and injuries occur on a regular basis in offices everywhere. Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries. They can occur anywhere whether you… Heat Disorders – Dehydration Posted on June 11, 2019 Health and Safety Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid is not replenished, you may suffer serious consequences. Inadequate intake of water during hot weather or exercise also may deplete your… Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke Posted on June 3, 2019 Giving Back Health and Safety It is important to be aware that wildfire smoke can affect your health and to take precautions to protect yourself by reducing your exposure, especially if you are sensitive to the smoke. Who is most at risk? People with pre-existing chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),… LIFT IT TWICE!! Posted on May 9, 2019 Benefits Giving Back Health and Safety Most of you have heard the general rules of safe lifting. Remember to “Get a firm grip on the load, keep it close, bend at the knees, use your legs to lift the load, and keep your spine in the natural position (with an arch in your lower back).” These… Day of Mourning Posted on April 10, 2019 Health and Safety Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Sadly, Alberta lost 162 men and women to workplace injury or illness in 2018. On April 28, we remember. In 1984, the… Spring Cleaning and Safety Posted on March 26, 2019 Giving Back Health and Safety No time is more appropriate than spring to pull out all the stops and reach into the less frequented corners of your facility to eliminate dust and grime. This is also a great opportunity to assess your current safety situation and remove hazards from your workplace. Here are some aspects… Easy Way Instead of the Right Way Posted on March 12, 2019 Giving Back Health and Safety There are many reasons as to why incidents occur that result in property loss or injury on the job. Often times, there has to be multiple failures in the safeguards that are put into place (or not put into place) for an injury to occur due to an exposure to a hazard.… Ladder Safety Posted on March 4, 2019 Health and Safety Ladder Safety Talk Ladders are an essential tool on many jobsites and at home. Because of their wide spread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a large number of injuries both on and off the job. Common Causes of Ladder Falls Unsafe actions… FIVE TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT YOUR HANDS AGAINST THE COLD Posted on February 12, 2019 Health and Safety Trades working outside all year long know from experience that their hands are more vulnerable to the cold and its resulting damages. As the skin of the hand is thin with a high concentration of blood vessels, they can get cold very easily, resulting in loss of their mobility, and… Proper Protective Clothing for Winter Posted on February 5, 2019 Giving Back Health and Safety It is important to remember to take proper precautions at work to keep yourself warm and safe during the winter months. Proper protective clothing is the key to keeping yourself safe in the workplace if you are exposure to outdoor conditions. Winter Workers- Protecting Yourself With the Appropriate Gear Face/Eye… prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 9 next
