Accidents in the Workplace
Gaining a general awareness of the safety risks in your work environment is a great start to preventing accidents from happening. READ MORE...
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Why Fall Protection continues to be the most violated OSHA standard
While it is not always easy to keep up with all the requirements that are placed on a facility, this is no excuse. One of the most important parts of running any business is keeping your employees safe while on the job. Part of that is taking the time to really understand all the regulations related to fall protection so that you can avoid potentially serious accidents and injuries. READ MORE...
OSHA, Health Canada issue joint guidance on GHS pictogram requirements
The guidance is part of the 2016-17 Regulatory Cooperation Council’s plan for workplace chemicals. Both countries have vowed to reduce and prevent differences in regulations “while respecting the legislative and regulatory requirements of each country.” READ MORE...
Safety Talks – Lead Paint
Lead overexposure is one of the leading causes of workplace illness. In adults, lead enters the body primarily through breathing in lead-containing dust, along with accidental ingestion (e.g., eating, drinking, smoking). Lead passes from the lungs or the digestive tract into the blood where it can harm many of the body’s systems. READ MORE...
Lead Exposure: A Guide to Hazards and Recommended Controls
Lead overexposure is one of the leading causes of workplace illness. In adults, lead enters the body primarily through breathing in lead-containing dust, along with accidental ingestion (e.g., eating, drinking, smoking). READ MORE...