Combustible dust
Many dusts are combustible, which means they can catch fire and burn. When fine dust particles catch fire while they’re suspended…
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Cold stress exposure
Severe cold stress can lead to hypothermia, which can be fatal. Cold stress can affect people working in cold or…
Confined Spaces Hazards:Training Materials
The grantee provided 2-hour confined space in construction training to workers in the construction industry. Training topics will included confined…
Lung disease
Lung disease is any condition that prevents the lungs from functioning properly. It can happen at the workplace if a…
Safeguarding
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Job Hazard Analysis form
The Job Hazard Analysis form helps you identify the hazards of a specific task. After the hazards are listed, one can identify controls…
Tool Box Talk: Excavation
Trenches are potential killers. The majority of fatal trench accidents occur where the depth is less than 1.5m. A cubic…
Employees’ Foot Safety and Hazards
Safety leaders need to actively promote foot safety in the workplace to ensure worker safety and productivity.Many jobs require employees…
Staying Ahead of Risks During Disasters
Disasters can happen in the blink of an eye. Whether natural, environmental or just some freak accident, how your business…
E-Books:Health Hazard Evaluation Program
Health Hazard Evaluation program A Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) is an evaluation of possible health hazards at a workplace. Employees,…
Annual hearing testing
Hearing tests are an important part of a hearing loss prevention program. Here you'll find hearing test information for employers,and workers…
Loss Prevention Program
How to develop a program for your organisation? A Loss Prevention Program promotes safe, healthful work conditions for all employees…
Preparing for the HazCom update
What can HazCom-covered businesses expect from a proposed alignment with GHS Revision 7? [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] Although the United…
Low-level access-Looking beyond ladders
Why are low-level access products gaining in popularity as a means of fall protection? [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] Low-level access…
Three things You Should Never Force Employees To Do
There are three things that an employer should never “force” an employee to do... [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] “Work at heights” – …
Falls from heights :Video-Safety Moment #14
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders…
Excavation and Trenching:Training Materials
The grantee developed safety training materials regarding the recognition and abatement of excavation and trenching hazards. Training materials include an…
Avoiding lead exposure at work
Lead is a toxic, naturally occurring heavy metal. Although used less often than in the past, it can be found…
Alternative measures for lockout/tagout
When is it appropriate to use the alternative protection measures outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 in place of standard…
E-Books:Managing contractors
Managing contractors A guide for employers Managing contractors has been written as a guide for small to medium-sized companies in…
Tool Box Talk: Hazardous Chemicals- Four Routes of Entry
Chemicals exist on virtually every single work-site. Many chemicals used on the job are hazardous to humans depending on how…
Practice caution when handling fuel-Safety Moment #13
Does your workplace have vehicles or equipment that are fueled onsite? If so, certain precautions are necessary. S.M#13 :Practice caution…
Worker dies after falling from scaffold
These flashes summarize the key matters and incidents, allowing wider dissemination of lessons learnt form them. The information below has…