Responsibilities December Warehouse working can be dangerous business if people do not fulfill their responsibilities for on-site health and safety. Learning your responsibilities is the first step. You should also be aware of other people’s responsibilities so you know …
Hearing Protection November Many workers are overexposed to noise. In time, overexposure can damage your hearing. Hearing loss prevents you from hearing other hazards on the job. It also causes problems in your personal life: It interferes with how you …
Eye Protection October We do too many jobs without properly protecting our eyes. Just think of the eye hazards in our work: Flying dust and grit Welding arcs Sparks and slag from welding and cutting Abrasives from sandblasting Chemical splash …
Housekeeping September Every year, poor housekeeping and storage cause many accidents and injuries. We all know how fast rubbish accumulates on site – scrap lumber, broken bricks, pieces of drywall, strap-bands, and packaging. How can you concentrate on your …
Worker’s Rights August Employers have the right to determine and control the work, as long as everything is legal. Workers, however, have the power to protect their health and safety. Ontario Law spells out the three rights that give workers …
Heat Stress July When your body’s cooling system can’t keep up with the heat, you dehydrate and your temperature rises above 38°C. That is when you can get heat related illnesses such as: Heat rash Heat cramps (sweating has …
Nail Guns June There are two common types of nail guns used in warehouse sites: pneumatic (compressed air) and power-actuated (explosive cartridge). They are both very dangerous is not used properly. Nail guns have the capacity to fire several …
Lift Trucks in the Warehouse May Many workers are injured by lift trucks in situations like the following: A lift truck is intentionally driven off a loading dock. A lift truck falls between a dock and an unsecured trailer. A …
Wire Rope – Inspection April Dangers: Damage from wear and tear can reduce rope strength and capacity, endangering workers who rely on the rope. Identify Controls: Wire rope in continuous service should be inspected during operation and at least once …
Back Care and Lifting February Why Back Care Matters Back pain is a major cause of lost workdays and represents (on average) nearly a quarter of lost-time injuries and half of all compensation costs, both long-term and short term. …