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Free WHMIS 2015 Training and Certification

WHMIS 2015 – Get Trained Today! Did you know that Diversified Staffing offers FREE WHMIS 2015 Training & Certification? Stop by one of our offices today to get Certified! WHMIS Overview WHMIS first came into effect on October 31, 1988. It was created to address the rights of Canadian workers,…

Our Hands at Work

  Our Hands at Work The hand is the part of the body most often injured and these injuries are sometimes difficult to heal. Hand injuries are preventable. By identifying hazards and developing safety measures, you and your employer can prevent your hands from being among the 500,000 injured in…

Personal Protective Equipment and Winter Weather

    It’s important to choose protective clothing that is suitable for the temperature, the work you will be doing, and the physical exertion that is required by the task. COLD-WEATHER TIPS Warm clothing can help prevent a number of cold-weather hazards, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Cold temperatures can…

Lumper vs. Swamper: Which is Correct?

Have you ever driven past a warehouse with a bunch of semi-truck trailers attached to it? Those trailers need to be unloaded, right? In a lot of cases staffing companies (especially Diversified Staffing Services) would supply people to unload trailers, should the warehouse not have dedicated staff. The general labourers…

Winter Safety Tips

Winter is coming and with it, the potential for slips, trips, and falls. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), over 42,000 workplace injuries are due to fall accidents. The majority of these, or about 66%, are same level falls due to slips and trips. The…

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

7 tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season Choose a fresh Christmas tree, not a dry one. Set it up in a container of water and add more water as required. A dry tree is a fire hazard, so keep your tree fresh and moist. If you think this…

Heating things up in the Office

Portable electric space heaters are commonly used to provide supplemental heat during the colder months. Unfortunately, space heaters can increase the risks of fire and electric shock if not used properly. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that there were 21,800 home fires involving stationary or portable space heaters…

Cold Weather Injuries and Gear

Dress warmly and stay dry to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite Signs and Treatment: Skin becomes pale, hard and numb. Fingers, hands, toes, feet, ears, and nose are usually affected. If frostbite occurs: Move to a warm dry area and remove any clothing that fits tight and will limit blood…

Be SAFE on ICE

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…

Eye Safety at Work

Eye injuries in the workplace are surprisingly common: every day, 700 Canadian workers sustain eye injuries on the job, often resulting in lost time and, in some cases, either temporary or permanent vision loss. This figure is sobering given that the majority of eye injuries are preventable. In this section…
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