Blog Diversified Staffing Blog Search Search for: Categories Benefits Business Client Events Giving Back Health and Safety Human Resources Payroll Personal Advice Uncategorised Stay Up To Date Hand Safety & Injury Prevention Posted on August 22, 2019 Uncategorised We use our hands for virtually every task we do at work and because of this fact they are commonly injured on the job. Keeping our hands and fingers out of harm’s way at work is critical. A serious injury to an individual’s hands or fingers results in a huge… Do Not Mess with your Safety! Wear the Gear! Posted on August 1, 2019 Health and Safety What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? PPE is equipment worn by a worker to minimize exposure to specific hazards. Examples of PPE include respirators, gloves, aprons, fall protection, and full body suits, as well as head, eye and foot protection. Using PPE is only one element in a complete hazard… Elimination of Hazards – Hierarchy of Controls Posted on July 22, 2019 Giving Back Health and Safety When discussing how to mitigate hazards in the workplace there is a hierarchy of controls that is often referred to. The safeguards we use to control hazards fall into the various levels on the hierarchy of controls. The hierarchy of controls outlines the safeguards used to mitigate a hazard from… Heat Exhaustion Posted on July 17, 2019 Giving Back Health and Safety Working in the heat and doing heavy physical work can affect the body’s cooling system. If your body is unable to cool itself, you can experience heat stress. If heat stress is not treated in the early stages, more serious conditions, such as heat exhaustion, can develop. In heat exhaustion,… STAYING SAFE WHEN WORKING IN THE RAIN Posted on July 3, 2019 Health and Safety If your job requires you to work outdoors, you’ll probably encounter bad weather on at least one occasion. While most instances of rainfall shouldn’t cause any significant risk for concern, there are times when it increases the risk of injury. So, what steps can you take to reduce the risk… Working in the heat without taking precautions is not cool! Posted on June 25, 2019 Health and Safety While many Albertans are enjoying the hot summer weather, those who work in the heat should take precautions to avoid health risks. Working in the heat and doing physical work can affect the body’s cooling system. If your body is unable to cool itself, you can experience heat stress. If… 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),… Calgary Corporate Charity Challenge Award Posted on May 22, 2019 Uncategorised Diversified Staffing/PEO Canada is pleased to announce that we were the recipients of the 2018 Calgary Charity Challenge Award presented from KidSport in recognition of our ongoing support. prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 21 next
