Hazards exist in every workplace so strategies to protect workers are essential. When possible, the priority should be the elimination...
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Many countries have aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling...
Many of us spend our working hours indoors. The quality of the air we breathe can significantly affect our comfort,...
For many drivers, operating a car or truck may seem second nature, whether it's for personal or work use. However,...
The statistics related to slips, trips, and falls in the workplace are staggering nearly 16 million fall injuries occur each...
Fall hazards are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, accounting for almost half of all fatalities in construction each year....
A health and safety committee, comprised of worker and management representatives who meet regularly, brings the internal responsibility system into...
New workers are more vulnerable to getting sick or injured, especially during the first month on the job. To help...
Workplace inspections are an important prevention tool that can prevent injuries and illnesses and ensure that your health and safety...
Ergonomics can be complicated, but this article provides a simple explanation all employees can understand. Ergonomic controls are used in...
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers...
Work-related mental health conditions take a huge toll on worker health and productivity, with the negative impact felt by individuals,...
Trenching is an important part of any construction project. It involves digging and removing the dirt, forming a narrow depression...
Dangerous goods are materials or items with hazardous properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard to human...
Some of the deadliest hazards we can face are the conditions that exist inside confined spaces such as manholes, tanks,...
Summer is starting with a bang this year as a heatwave moves from the Midwest to the East coast. For...
The hierarchy of control is a system for controlling risks in the workplace. Guidance on the photo of today explains...
A workplace explosion caused by a worker incorrectly using acetone in a chemical experiment might have been prevented if the company had...
Hydrogen sulfide ( H2S ) is a flammable and explosive gas, and can also be toxic when inhaled. It’s heavier...
Mock drills are arranged by the organizations/public sector/ factories/government/luxury suits etc. usually fire brigades are indulged in mock drills in...
Employees must sometimes work in areas that have configurations that don't allow for regular safety precautions. In these spaces, employees...
The danger from an electrical shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how the current...
Accidental release of chemicals can occur on campus at any time. A chemical release can result in either exposure to...
The combination of hazardous activities, such as hot work, large quantities of fuel, flammable liquids, wood, liquefied gas (LPG), and...