Learn from Close Calls Safety Talk
Have you had a close call at work?
Show Your Heart Some Love
Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor.
Health and Safety Committee
Your workplace probably has a committee that discusses safety issues.
Substance Abuse and Safety
Substance abuse costs employers billions of dollars a year in accidents and injuries, lost productivity, and property and equipment damage.
Sensitive to Scents
In a world filled with scented soap, fragrant shampoo and sweet-smelling perfume, staying upwind can be a constant challenge. For anyone sensitive to scents, the workplace can be downright hazardous to your health.
Young Worker Safety and Health
There are over 20 million workers younger than 24 years of age in the workplace and these workers represent roughly 15% of the workforce.
Tips For Presenting Safety Talks!
The Safety Talks! in this series are written to provide [...]
Close Calls Are Warnings
We can come up with lots of excuses for ignoring close calls.
Know Your Chemicals GalleryKnow Your Chemicals
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Know Your Chemicals
Chemicals enter the body in a number of different ways. A chemical can be absorbed by the skin, inhaled, ingested or through a puncture like a needle. Once in the body, chemicals are circulated by
Lucky Escapes
Close calls are also known as near misses. They are situations in which a worker has a narrow escape from getting hurt.
The Time for Tact, Not Attack
How do you handle conflict? Do you get angry and say things you wish you hadn't? Or do you back down and regret you did not stand up for yourself?
Eight Ways to Avoid Catching and Spreading the Flu
Every year, millions of workers are infected with a contagious respiratory illness: influenza, commonly known as the flu. Many workers who are sick with the flu refuse to let the illness prevent them from working, thinking they can “tough it out.” So they go to work with a reduced ability to work safely and productively, and they jeopardize the health of their co-workers.
How to Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis
A job hazard analysis (JHA), sometimes called a job safety analysis (JSA), is a thorough work plan that is the cornerstone of any safety program.
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?
Avoid the Discomfort of Computer Vision Syndrome
Focusing on a stationary object like a screen for a long period of time can have health consequences. The most common is a temporary condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
Is Substance Abuse a Problem in Your Workplace?
When someone has a substance abuse problem, it affects his or her family members and friends. And since most drug users, binge and heavy drinkers, and people with substance use disorders are employed, the problem is also a concern for employers and co-workers.
Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea GallerySoaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
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Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Trouble is, this worker might not realize that even young healthy skin can get cancer by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of the damaging UV radiation we get comes from sunlight. There's
A Near Miss is Not a Lucky Break (Close Calls)
A near miss is not a lucky break. A near miss is an indication of a problem, either systematic or mechanical, that has very real potential for hazard. It’s a red flag calling for change to ensure that a similar situation in future doesn’t result in worker injuries or deaths.
Don’t Drag Your Cold or Flu to Work
Most of us have seen a sick co-worker trying to make his way through the workday instead of being home resting or in bed. But coming to work with a cold, flu or other illness is a bad idea. It can make all of us less productive.
Some Mosquitoes Carry Bad News
In humans, most West Nile virus infections cause either no symptoms or a mild flu-like illness. Severe infections include high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, tremors, muscle weakness and paralysis. The most severely affected patients may
Safeguard Your Youth In a New Job
Starting a new job is a challenging. In addition to learning the mechanics of new work, you are also trying to make an impression and navigate the culture of a new workplace. You must learn the layout of the new workplace as well as master new tools.
Depression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help GalleryDepression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help
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Depression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help
Depression affects tens of millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada, with a cost to companies of more than $50 billion annually from absenteeism, loss of productivity and medical expenses. By 2020, depression is projected to rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. The toll on the workers themselves is often immeasurable.
Don’t Let Your Flu Out Of The House
Etiquette means showing consideration for others. When applied to illness, it means not bringing your germs to work. The old work ethic of admiring employees who "toughed it out" in spite of looking like death
Size Matters When it Comes to PPE GallerySize Matters When it Comes to PPE
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Size Matters When it Comes to PPE
Ill-fitting protective clothing and equipment is universally problematic in workplace safety. It deters workers from performing job-related tasks efficiently and safely.
Near Misses – Danger that is Too Close for Comfort
Don’t give danger a second chance to get too close for comfort. Report all near misses immediately so they can be investigated and hazards can be corrected.
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