You see on the News or your weather app that the air quality is terrible, or you notice a haze on your drive to work. What is the concern? So, let’s dive into this topic and learn why it’s crucial to know the hazards of wildfire smoke and what protective measures you should take. The…
A new study identified toxic products used daily at home, on your body and in the workplace. Find out what these products are and how you can protect yourself.
Finding a job can be difficult sometimes, but if you follow the 8-step process listed below, you will be well on your way to a great career and making more money. 1. Write down what kind of job(s) you are looking for and in what industry For example, are you seeking a job in construction,…
Heat can be deadly! All the Canadian Provinces have the requirement that the employer take reasonable precautions for the safety of the worker. And workers across Canada have the right to refuse unsafe work. If you feel faint, lightheaded, uncoordinated or ill at any time let your boss know and rest in a cool airconditioned area if possible.
A back muscle strain is excruciating! Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce the pain and get back to normal quicker.
What is a Confined Space? What is a confined space? Well, that depends on where you work. There is yet to be an internationally accepted definition of what is considered a confined space. The definition of confined space and related regulations in Canada are governed by federal and provincial legislation, including the Canada Labour Code…
There are new WHMIS regulations in 2023. To see how they affect your WHMIS program and WHMIS training, a bit of background is helpful. How WHMIS Works The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national hazard communication standard for workplace hazardous products. The critical elements of the WHMIS system are: 1) Hazard classification…
Record-breaking cold now alternates with record-breaking heat. Cold work stresses us. Please don’t get sick from the cold by knowing when it is too cold to work.
One worker was killed when trapped in an underground chamber by a deluge of water from a broken watermain. Others barely made it out of this confined space. Why did this tragedy happen? It is difficult to determine why this tragic incident occurred from the vague news report. Workers were working close to or on…
Cancer-causing chemicals were found in the shoe material of some Clark Shoes. It makes you wonder how many other products we use daily contain toxic chemicals.