How to Inspect Your Fall Harness When Working Alone
A van pulls up to the jobsite and a service worker gets out, ready to tackle the case of the…
E-Books: COVID-19 Information and Risk Assessment
This guidance has been collated using information available in the public domain from the following bodies and organisations: • The…
Fall Protection and Ladders
Fall hazards are present in more places than one might initially think. Not only do obvious fall hazards occur in areas that…
E-Books: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
This guidance is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well…
Tool Box Talk: Arc Welding and Fire Safety
If properly inspected and used, the arc welder is very safe. If used improperly, it can expose welders to fire,…
Lessons from 3 of the Worst Workplace Disasters
Anyone working in the field knows that we're far from living in an accident free world. And, yes, we're not…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Questions & Answers
What do you know about Coronavirus? Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the…
What procedure should we follow to reactivate equipment that has been locked out?
Q:What procedure should we follow to reactivate equipment that has been locked out? A:Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are used to ensure that…
Managing Risk in Healthcare
New technologies are opening the doors for improved approaches to risk management. However, these innovations won't have a strong effect on…
9 Essential Elements of a Basic OHS Program
An occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a specific action plan to prevent occupational illness and workplace accidents. Although it is…
E-Books:Introduction to Environmental Management
In the last four decades, there has been an increased awareness of a wide range of environmental issues covering all…
Work Boots and Shoes Specifically Designed for Women
The number of women working in construction and industrial workplaces has risen and will continue rising. Because of that, there…
Tips to make safety moments successful
Safety moments are brief meetings that take place at the start or end of the work day or at the…
Lock Removal Form
Two designated plant supervisors must fully evaluate the equipment and concur that no employee will be injured upon removal of…
Near Miss incidents Overview
Near miss incidents, close calls, or close shaves have often been referred to as “safety in the shadows,” as this…
Tool Box Talk: Aerogel Nanoporous Insulation Products
Aerogel insulation blankets are used to insulate high heat or very cold applications. They contain nano-sized air pockets that help…
Dehydration in cold weather
In the dog days of summer, we get frequent reminders to hydrate often, but what about winter? The air we…
E-Books:The Fire Prevention Handbook for Home safety
A fire can start very easily and can spread with frightening speed. Every year there are more than 68,000 fires…
What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace?
Q:What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace? A:According to the Centers for Disease Control…
The way to Refuse Unsafe Work
One of the basic tasks of an employee is to show up to work on time and do what your…
Detecting, Sampling, and Measuring Silica on Your Job Site
Silica is hazardous. By now, that's common knowledge. But we also know that some minor levels of exposure are relatively harmless. So,…
Tool Box Talk: Aerial Lift Safety
Aerial lifts include scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers. Here are some reasons why, each year, construction workers are killed or injured while using this equipment: They were not wearing a harness and fell off the equipment. They fell with the equipment when it tipped over. They…
Emergency Eyewash Stations: What the Z358 Standard Means for Your Workplace
For employees who work with or around chemicals and other toxic substances, eyewash and shower stations are an essential part of the work environment.…
Fall Protection Five Hazards Many Workers Aren’t Aware Of
Your fall protection gear is inspected, donned properly, connected to appropriate anchorage with clearances figured out, and you confidently set to work. In a…