Importance of Hydration
We’ve all experienced it at some point when working or playing hard – fatigue sets in, your mouth feels dry and your legs are heavy and maybe you even get a headache. These are all common signs of dehydration. When…
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Teamwork
A “team” consists of two or more individuals engaged in an activity to reach a common goal. When we think of “teamwork” it is usually in the context of completing a task or a job together. Working together on the…
Safe use of powered hand drills
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Introduction: OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a federal agency in the United States that is dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees. Established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA…
Understanding the Roles: Safety Engineer vs Safety Manager – Safety Training
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any organization’s operations, and safety professionals play a key role in ensuring a safe work environment. Among the various safety roles, safety engineer and safety manager are often used interchangeably, but they have…
10 Questions and Answers for Working Safely in Scaffolding
Question 1: What is scaffolding? Scaffolding is a temporary structure erected to provide a safe working platform for construction or maintenance tasks at heights. Question 2: What are the main hazards associated with working on scaffolding? The main hazards associated…
Understanding the Roles: Safety Officer vs Safety Engineer
Safety officers and safety engineers play critical roles in ensuring workplace safety and promoting a healthy work environment. While their responsibilities may vary depending on the country or region, it is essential to understand the key differences between these roles…
Using the right lanyard
A lanyard is a flexible line of webbing, or a synthetic or wire rope, used to secure a safety belt or full bodyharness to a lifeline or anchor. A lanyard that meets the requirements of CSA Standard Z259.1 is acceptable…
Vertical lifelines
A lifeline is a length of synthetic fibre or steel wire rope attached to an independent point of anchorage. A lifeline is typically used in conjunction with a fall arrest device such as a rope grab. Using the right vertical…
The Benefits and Measures of Ergonomics in the Workplace
1. What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging the work environment to fit the worker. It takes into account the worker’s capabilities and limitations in order to make sure that tasks, equipment, information, and the environment…
Lifting Safely
Each day in some form or fashion you do lifting in this facility and at home. Lifting safely is one the most important things you can do to protect your back throughout your lifetime. Back Strain and Back Injury Cause…
Health and Safety Policy
We will address the health and safety policy we will explain to you the elements that are part of this important document. The essential feature of a policy is that it sets out the general approach and commitment of an…