How to Prevent Same Level Falls
WHAT'S AT STAKE Most workers have a healthy respect for [...]
Take a Load Off Safely
Loading and unloading cargo is a routine task at many workplaces. And it?s a task that requires establishing and following safe procedures.
Don’t Let Unsafe Conditions and Acts Trip You Up! GalleryDon’t Let Unsafe Conditions and Acts Trip You Up!
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Don’t Let Unsafe Conditions and Acts Trip You Up!
Read this Safety talk and learn how to avoid unsafe conditions which are a leading source of workplace accidents, with over 200,000 reported every year.
Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting
Look for ways to avoid lifting. This doesn't mean you should hide in the storeroom when something needs to be lifted. It means you should try to come up with strategies for getting your work done without heavy lifting.
Confined Space Can be Deadly
There may be moving equipment, slippery or dangerous surfaces, electric shock hazards, falling objects, water or other liquid contents, chemicals or extreme temperatures. Noise, poor visibility or shifting materials such as grain or sand could
Head Off the Blows
The hardhat is an essential piece of safety gear no construction worker should be without. Not all hardhats are made equal, however. Some provide only minor protection, while others are designed to protect workers from falling objects and electric shocks as high as 20,000 volts.
No Room For Rough Play
We're all grownups around here, right? Everyone has a job to do and every job is taken seriously.
Dangerous Digs
If you work in construction, or even if there is construction going on in your workplace, you need to be aware of the dangers associated with excavations.
Survive Hazardous Weather
Weather can affect your safety both on and off the job. Even if you don't work outside, just getting to and from work in bad weather can be hazardous.
Push or Pull?
Equipment that you use on the job may require you to apply pushing or pulling forces.
Fire Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility – Spanish
Al tener cuidado y ser consciente de la importancia de la seguridad contra los incendios, usted contribuirá a su protección y a la de sus compañeros.
Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
If your job involves repeated motion or vibration to the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome could creep up on you. It tends to occur in carpentry, cashiering and assembly line work, but it can also occur in many other kinds of work.
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Hazard communication describes the many ways information is passed along about any kind of workplace danger.
8 Tips for Working Safely in Winter
Unless you’re fortunate enough to live in a climate of perpetual summer, or something close to it, cold winter weather is a chilling reality for millions of people across North America.
5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress
Stress sets in when there is an increase in demand for our time and resources that we can’t meet. In small doses, stress can be powerful. It motivates us to do the things we need to do to survive. However, too much stress can have negative effects on our mental and physical health. And it can certainly ruin the holidays.
PowerPoint Overview of the 9 New GHS Pictograms
Run through this PowerPoint for a quick review on the 9 GHS pictograms. This PowerPoint details the official names, signal words and hazards associated with each pictogram.
Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You GalleryConfined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You
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Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You
If you’re a standby person and think all the risks are inside the confined space, think again: over 60% of confined space deaths don’t involve people assigned to work in the confined space. These deaths involve the standby person or other would-be rescuers who enter the confined space in an emergency.
Turn the Heat Down on Conflict Before it Boils Over
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, especially at work. Your co-workers likely feel the same, so it’s no surprise that the workplace can be a prime place for conflict. Here are some tips for resolving conflict:
Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death
Many people require professional help to prevent short-term shock from turning into something more serious and longer lasting - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down GalleryDon’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down
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Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down
Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.
Pressure Vessels Demand Respect
WHAT'S AT STAKE Pressure vessels are closed containers designed to [...]
Manage Your Stress to Protect Your Health
If you?re alive, you have stress. Stress is what motivates us to do the things we need to do to survive. In small doses, it can be very powerful. The problem is that repeated exposure to situations that cause our bodies to produce stress hormones may have negative effects on our mental and physical health.
Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving GalleryDriven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
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Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a factor in approximately four million crashes in North America each year. Read this Safety Talk and learn what the Canadian and American Automobile Associations (CAA and AAA) have identified as the most deadly driving distractions.
Wash Up for Health and Safety
Are you interested in avoiding common illnesses such as colds, the flu and gastrointestinal upsets? Would you prefer to avoid serious chronic and acute illnesses caused by chemical exposures?
Nobody’s immune to back pain GalleryNobody’s immune to back pain
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Nobody’s immune to back pain
Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your
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