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Lift. Lower. Push. Pull. Our back and spine provide the strength and support needed for all of our daily activities. In addition to its structural function, the spine serves as the central highway for nerves carrying messages back and forth between the brain and others parts of the body. Back injury can have catastrophic impact, …
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DID YOU KNOW? Across Canada, approximately 9,000 workers each year suffer from some form of hearing impairment, including tinnitus (ringing in the ears), due to an overexposure to occupational noise. OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE REGULATIONS Hearing loss or damage is one of the most common workplace hazards. Damage can be a result of prolonged or frequent …
What exactly is a Culture of Safety? Cultivating a culture of safety is one of the best ways to optimize the safety and security of your work environment. Such a culture is created when the ideals and best practices of risk assessment, preparedness and response are understood, practiced and valued at all levels of an …
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Just a second to check that text while we drive…. Just a second to climb that ladder without make sure it’s secure…. Just a second to move that pipe without asking for help… Just a second… to say I’m not come home. Standing (or sitting) where you are, take a minute to think about who …
Winter Safety Series Recap Here is a list of the tips we’ve covered in out Winter Safety Series! Are you Winter Ready???? Part I – Preparing Your Environment Gear Up! Take time to inspect and ensure your gear is ready to go! Replace what should be. Be Road Ready! Inspect and prepare your vehicle for …
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Preparing Your Gear Your tools work as hard as you do! Take time to inspect all tools and equipment to ensure proper working condition. Ensure power sources such as batteries and charging stations are in good working order and where necessary replace with new ones! Identify tools or equipment that will require extra protection from …
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Preparing Your Gear Your tools work as hard as you do! Take time to inspect all tools and equipment to ensure proper working condition. Ensure power sources such as batteries and charging stations are in good working order and where necessary replace with new ones! Identify tools or equipment that will require extra protection from …
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Ergonomics-Office 1 As an organization that prides itself in having a proactive safety culture, especially on all our Worksites, we have done a very good job of highlighting, assessing and mitigating potential hazards and risk to safety and wellbeing. One area that needs an increased attention is Ergonomics and its associated risks and challenges. …
OHS/ES eNews During the current COVID-19 pandemic, you will receive special editions of eNews with the latest developments in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards (ES). COVID-19: a workplace health and safety concern COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can be spread either directly or indirectly. Direct infection can happen if: – …