Sun safety is never out of season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Sun exposure can cause sunburn, skin…

Workplace Violence can be an everyday reality in some professions. We have some tips to spot the red flags, reduce risk and deal with it when it flares up. The…

The need for an emergency evacuation can occur at any time. There are numerous types of events that can instigate an evacuation, some include weather related events such as hurricanes, floods, and…

In road safety education much time and effort are spent on avoiding road crashes such as the head-on, rear-end and vehicle rollover crashes. Too little attention is given to road…

From assessing risks to building your team, these basic steps can ready a facility to be prepared for fires, floods, power outages, earthquakes, and the unknown. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Whether it’s…

What is noise? When air molecules surrounding our ears vibrate, parts inside the ear can sense the changes in pressure. These parts amplify the vibrations and ultimately cause tiny hairs…

Cement based products, like concrete or mortar, can cause serious skin problems such as dermatitis and burns.  What you must do : The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations says…

All organizations, regardless of sector, need to be able to respond to workplace emergencies in a competent and speedy manner. To achieve this goal, it is important that companies not…

Outdoor workers can be exposed to various species, such as snakes with venomous bites, insects that sting and toxic plants, which can result in a visit to the emergency department…

Effect of Plastic Plastic pollution, accumulation in the environment of synthetic plastic products to the point that they create problems for wildlife and their habitats as well as for human populations. In addition to creating safety problems during production,…

There are many different types of handheld, portable power saws, in a variety of sizes, that might be in use on any construction site. These versatile, convenient tools can be…

Oxidizing Chemicals Oxidizing chemicals are materials that spontaneously evolve oxygen at room temperature or with slight heat.  Oxidizing chemicals also promote combustion.  Strong oxidizers are capable of forming explosive mixtures…

Workers may be required to work outdoors in cold environments and for extended periods, for example, snow cleanup crews, sanitation workers, police officers and emergency response and recovery personnel, like…