Food Wholesaler Fined $55,000 for Violations
Food Wholesaler Fined $55,000 for violations resulting in serious foot [...]
Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site GalleryHearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site
Article, Automotive, Business Services, Construction, Drugs and Alcohol, English, Harassment and Discrimination, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site
A worker employed by a construction company was working on [...]
Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations GalleryConcrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations
Article, Confined Spaces, Crane Safety, English, Forklifts, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, PPE, PPE - Legs/Feet, Topic, Type
Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations
Twenty-five serious citations were issued for alleged hazards including bridge [...]
Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations GalleryConstruction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations
Article, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations
While removing temporary piping on a mezzanine of a partially-built [...]
CDC Says, “Take 3”: 3 Actions to Fight the Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges you [...]
Six Facts on the Trucking Industry GallerySix Facts on the Trucking Industry
Agriculture, Construction, English, Forestry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Maritime, Materials Handling and Storage, Mining, Stats and Facts, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Six Facts on the Trucking Industry
Learn six facts about the dangers of the trucking industry. [...]
Six Facts on Workplace Accidents and Injuries GallerySix Facts on Workplace Accidents and Injuries
Agriculture, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Stats and Facts, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Six Facts on Workplace Accidents and Injuries
Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]
Heavy Work Means Strains, Sprains
There are numerous tasks that can lead to what have become known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Frequently, they involve the use of equipment and moving of materials, or working with big pieces of equipment. It
Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries
Every tool has a purpose, but many workers attempt to find new and unsafe applications for the tools they use. And the common screwdriver just might be the most misused tool in the workplace.
Layer on Your Cold Weather Clothing
Working outdoors in cold weather is just one of the reasons people in the oil and gas industry have to be tough.
Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains
In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about the difference between strains and sprains, discover the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a strain or sprain, and discuss how these injuries can be prevented.
Survive the Drive this Winter GallerySurvive the Drive this Winter
Automotive, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Survive the Drive this Winter
How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.
Get the Upper Hand on Cuts
Hand and finger injuries can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-altering event. Read this Safety talk article and learn about 10 ways to protect yourself against cuts and lacerations - one for each finger.
Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress
Tom didn't realize it, but he was a victim of contact stress. For the past year the electronics assembly worker developed painful symptoms merely by resting his forearms against the edge of his workbench. It was starting to take a nasty toll.
Get Moving – Why Health and Wellness Matters
To many of us live sedentary lives. We spend most of our waking hours at work sitting behind a desk, behind the wheel, or behind a counter. Then we plop down on the couch and relax in front of the TV when we get home. Even those of us who have more active jobs likely don’t get enough exercise. A lack of physical activity is hazardous to your overall health and wellness.
Protect Your Feet
You can't imagine how painful and inconvenient a foot injury is until you've had one. If you injure a foot, you might be laid up for some time while the bills are mounting and your work projects are piling up.
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).
Push or Pull?
Equipment that you use on the job may require you to apply pushing or pulling forces.
Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death.
Keep Safety On Hand
The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen
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.
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.
Break The Mold To Save Your Breath
While anthrax concerns have increased public awareness of respiratory biological hazards, there are many other common biological agents affecting workers every day. This safety talk will discuss a few of these hazards. What you need
La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones Guard Against Injuries GalleryLa protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against InjuriesGeneral Industry, General Safety, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Safety Talk, Spanish, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against Injuries
Los dispositivos de protección en las máquinas han salvado muchas vidas y prevenido innumerables lesiones al evitar que el trabajador entre en contacto con equipos en movimiento.
Guard Against InjuriesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
Substance Abuse and Safety
Substance abuse costs employers billions of dollars a year in accidents and injuries, lost productivity, and property and equipment damage.
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