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 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… Shovelling Snow Safety Talk Posted on December 19, 2018 Health and Safety Winter weather brings many hazards for those individuals who have to experience it where they live and work. Whether it is driving in poor conditions or having to clear snow, any task done in winter weather conditions often results in a higher chance of injury. One winter weather work task that… Personal Protective Equipment and Winter Weather Posted on December 3, 2018 Giving Back Health and Safety It’s important to choose protective clothing that is suitable for the temperature, the work you will be doing, and the physical exertion that us required by the task. Warm clothing can help prevent a number of cold-weather hazards, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Cold temperatures can also reduce your mental… Be SAFE on ICE Posted on November 16, 2018 Health and Safety Walking to and from parking requires special attention to lots or between buildings at work during winter to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls are some of the most frequent types of injuries – especially during the winter months. No matter how well the snow and ice is removed… Cold Stress: Your Winter Safety Guide Posted on November 7, 2018 Health and Safety What is Cold Stress? Cold stress occurs when the temperature of the skin, as well as that of the internal body (core temperature) drops below the normal range. If the body is unable to warm itself, this may cause tissue damage and possibly death. Factors That Increase the Risk of… WHMIS 2015 and GHS- are you ready? Posted on October 31, 2018 Health and Safety In 2015, WHMIS aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals (GHS), a worldwide hazard communication system. The main components of WHMIS 2015 are hazard identification, product classification, labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), and worker education and training. What Changed? Hazard classes (now tiered based on… Workplace Fire Prevention Tips Posted on October 23, 2018 Health and Safety October is National Fire Safety Month, and there’s no better time to increase fire safety awareness in your workplace. Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment. Place oily rags in a covered metal container. This waste must… Fire Safety Tips for the Office Posted on October 18, 2018 Health and Safety An office fire can be devastating, resulting in the loss of life, jobs, property and information. It can lead to business interruption or even permanent closure. Offices are loaded with combustibles: carpeting, draperies, papers, books, wood and upholstered furniture, plastic laminate, vinyl-fabric-covered furniture, wood panelling, as well as electrically powered… prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 9 next
