Photo of the day: Protect your Head
In a time of rapid technological development, it is easy to forget that you have a very powerful portable computer with you all the time your brain Unfortunately, just like a portable computer, your brain is fragile and its packaging…
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…
Photo of the day: Work-Related Asthma
Work-related asthma is the most common occupational respiratory disorder in industrialized countries. It creates a narrowing of the air passages that makes it difficult to breathe. Symptoms are typically worse on working days and improve when away from work. Early…
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…
Photo of the day: sun safety in the workplace
People who work outdoors are vulnerable to the sun’s rays. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) can cause sunburn, premature skin ageing, eye damage, and skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in many workplaces and the rate continues…
Photo of the day: Cannabis and Impairment in the Workplace
We often think of impairment as a result of substance use or addiction or dependence on alcohol or drugs, whether legal or illegal. However, impairment can be the result of any number of issues, from fatigue to medical conditions, to…
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…
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…
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…
Photo of the day: Manual Material handling
Manual material handling (MMH) is the most common cause of occupational fatigue and lower back pain. MMH includes any tasks that require a person to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or carry any object or material. Manual materials handling (MMH)…
Photo of the day: Personal Protective Equipment last resort
Hazards exist in every workplace so strategies to protect workers are essential. When possible, the priority should be the elimination and control of hazards at their source or along the path between the source and the worker. Personal protective equipment…
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…
Photo of the day: Indoor Air Quality
Many of us spend our working hours indoors. The quality of the air we breathe can significantly affect our comfort, productivity, and health. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can create an unpleasant or uncomfortable work environment, which in turn can…
Photo of the day: Noise in the affected workplace
One of the most common health hazards in the workplace, noise can have serious impacts on our health, safety, and well-being. Noise can be annoying and disruptive, risk our safety if signals, speech, and machinery can’t be heard, and even…
Photo of the day: Fatigue at Work
Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, weary, or sleepy because of too little or inadequate sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Boring or repetitive tasks can intensify feelings of fatigue. On…
Photo of the day: Don’t be Driven to Distraction
For many drivers, operating a car or truck may seem second nature, whether it’s for personal or work use. However, no matter what the level of experience or comfort, driving requires your full attention. With the popularity of cell phones,…
Photo of the day: working in heat and Humidex Rating
Whether it’s a foundry, a bustling restaurant kitchen, or outdoors in the summer months, a hot environment can overwhelm a body’s ability to deal with heat, leading to a variety of illnesses. Whenever possible, employers should take measures to protect…
How to use Plate Clamps Safely: Safety Moment#34
Plate clamps, or sheet clamps, make difficult lifts safer and easier. While these strong lifting tools allow for faster production speeds, they should not be used haphazardly. The use of plate lifting clamps requires an operator who is trained on…
Photo of the day: Sitting at work
Many workers are spending more time sitting at work in low activity jobs. Those who spend long periods in a seated position on the job are at risk for injury and a variety of adverse health effects, from muscle cramps,…
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…
Photo of the day: Preventing the spread of contagious illness
Over the past several years, it seems you cannot turn on a newscast or open a newspaper without seeing headlines about an outbreak of some type of virus or infection. Swine flu, avian flu, the respiratory ailment known as SARS, and…
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…
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…
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…
