As summer fast approaches there are new hazards in the workplace that we must be aware of. This great weather brings new heat- related dangers for workers, the biggest of which is Heat Stress.
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Save Your Hearing – Tips for at Work & at Home
Hearing loss is not something that many of us worry about on a regular basis but there are many factors in our everyday lives that can contribute to our loss of hearing. In honour of Save Your Hearing Day today…
Managing Allergies in the Workplace
Having allergies is the worst. And unfortunately for most of us, our allergies do not go away when we leave the house. Dealing with allergies in an environment you can’t control can be very tricky and since one of the…
Forklift Operating Jobs at Breakaway
One of the most common jobs we have at Breakaway Staffing is Forklift Operating. Forklift Operators are a crucial part of the Transportation/Logistics industry and they play a very important role in moving freight effectively and efficiently through the supply…
Canada Road Safety Week – May 15th-21st
This week, May 15th-21st, is Canada Road Safety Week! This initiative is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police’s Traffic Safety Committee.
April 28th – National Day of Mourning
This Saturday April 28th is The National Day of Mourning. This day is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness, due to a work-related tragedy.
Winter Tips & a Hopeful Outlook on Spring
If you live in the GTA like us, you’ve been experiencing some interesting winter weather over the last couple of days. It looks like spring is on hold until further notice. While we sit fingers-crossed hoping for nicer weather there…
12 Tips for Staying Safe at Work
Staying safe at work should be every worker’s number one priority. We must keep safety in mind every day to ensure the continued safety of ourselves and our co-workers in the workplace. These 12 simple tips below will help you…
The Best of Breakaway Blog 2017
Only one more week left of 2017! While there are many people that would gladly forget 2017 ever happened we’d like to take a moment to reflect on 2017 and share the best of Breakaway Blog posts from this year.
5 Tips for Protecting Your Hearing Inside and Outside the Workplace
Guest Post by Carolyn Clarke Most people feel that hearing loss is nothing to worry about, at least until a certain age. In reality, frequent or long periods of exposure to loud noises is all it takes to put you at…