The 9 Most Toxic Products You Use Every Day!
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.
Unlocking the Mystery: What Really Defines a Confined Space?
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…
What You Need to Know About the New WHMIS Regulations in 2023
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…
Are Your Shoes Giving You Cancer?
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.
Ammonia Common But Deadly If Equipment Not Maintained
One person was killed and several injured at an ice making facility in 2022. Three arena workers died in Fernie, B.C., in 2018 due to the failure of aging equipment and poor operational and management decisions. Ammonia is used in may large refrigeration systems such as ice rinks and ice plants. Recent events outline how…
Free Safety Topics and Free WHMIS Training
Did you know that you can access Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards free of charge if they are referenced in health and safety legislation? You can access all these CSA standards for free, but you cannot print them (unless you use the snipping tool). All you have to do is register. These standards are not…