Photo of the day: choosing the right Anchorage

Why is choosing the right anchorage for a personal fall arrest system so important to your safety? Even with the latest in fall protection systems – including those utilizing foot-level tie-off rated energy absorbers – if the anchor fails, that state-of-the-art system won’t matter. The photo of today and infographic will outline how to select…

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Photo of the day: Top FIVE Heavy Equipment Construction Site Safety Tips

Heavy equipment is a necessity on nearly every construction project. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous when not used properly. Rollovers, struck-by accidents, and caught in or between accidents are common ways workers can be injured when working on or near heavy equipment. The Photo of today and infographic show the top 5 safety tips…

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Photo of the day: Position for safety and comfort-Safety Tips

Although sitting requires less physical effort than standing or walking, it puts stress on the lumbar area. Over time, the effects of a sedentary lifestyle combined with a job that requires sitting can lead to various health problems, including musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Learning and practicing how to sit properly can reduce stress and strain on…

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Photo of the day: Generator Safety

Power outages are common during disasters, and they can last for several days. You can reduce your losses and speed the recovery process with an emergency generator. Portable generators made for household use can provide temporary power to a few appliances or lights. Commercial generators can help prevent service interruptions at businesses and critical infrastructure…

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Photo of the day: Controlling COVID-19 in the Workplace-Physical Barriers

Selecting an appropriate method to control a hazard in the workplace is not always easy. When it comes to the transmission of viruses such as COVID-19, workplaces should consider establishing control measures that have the greatest impact. The main ways to control a hazard, from the most to the least effective, include elimination (and substitution),…

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Photo of the day: WHMIS 2015 – Pictograms

Many countries have aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This photo of today and infographic discusses the WHMIS 2015 supplier requirements as regulated by the federal legislation – the Hazardous Products Act and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). What is a…

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Photo of the day: 5 ways to reduce the risk of Slipping and Tripping

The statistics related to slips, trips, and falls in the workplace are staggering nearly 16 million fall injuries occur each year. These mishaps are the second leading cause of fatalities on the job and the third leading cause of employee disability. To help prevent fall injuries at your facility, your organization provides training on the…

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Photo of the day: Incident Investigations

When workplace incidents happen, they must be investigated properly and by the right individuals. As incidents have the potential to result in injury, illness, and fatalities, it is important for the investigators to identify the root cause so future incidents can be prevented. Key areas to explore include the task, material, environment, personnel, and management….

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Photo of the day: 10 Scaffold Safety Essentials

Fall hazards are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, accounting for almost half of all fatalities in construction each year. OSHA estimates that approximately 65 percent of construction workers perform some work on scaffolds each year. Without an understanding of the hazards of scaffolding, this could lead to dangerous situations for construction workers and operations…

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Photo of the day: Effective Health and Safety Committees

A health and safety committee, comprised of worker and management representatives who meet regularly, brings the internal responsibility system into practice. This system recognizes that the employer and workers have a shared responsibility for workplace health and safety, with the employer having the final authority and responsibility. In most Canadian jurisdictions a health and safety…

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