Near Misses March 01, 2022 A “Near Miss” is an event that could have caused serious injury or illness—but didn’t. Example: A forklift operator drives too fast and drops the load, almost hitting another worker. How to react in …
Back Care and Lifting Febuary 01, 2022 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 …
COLD WEATHER January 1, 2021 All employees are reminded to be aware of changes in the weather and some tips to help you during the winter months are: Dress warmly and stay dry to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite …
Responsibilities December 1, 2021 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 …
Hearing Protection November 1, 2021 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 …
Eye Protection October 1, 2021 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 …
Housekeeping September 1, 2021 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 …
Worker’s Rights August 1, 2021 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 …
Heat Stress July 1, 2021 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 …
Nail Guns June 1, 2021 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 …