Individuals working in hot indoor or outdoor environments are at risk of heat-related illnesses during hot weather. Thousands of workers become sick (some even die) from heat exposure each year. THIS IS ENTIRELY PREVENTABLE!
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The Dangers of Heat Stress
As the weather in the GTA (finally!) gets warmer workers are more at risk for heat related illnesses caused by Heat Stress. When the weather is hot our bodies must work harder to get rid of excess heat and our…
Spring Safety Tips
As the weather changes and we put away our winter boots and heavy jackets in favour of running shoes and sweaters we must remember that with these changes comes a new set of new workplace safety risks.
10 Tips for Sharing the Road with Transport Trucks
Navigating a road full of transport trucks can be difficult. It is important to use caution when driving alongside big trucks in order to keep yourself and the truck drivers safe. Read our infographic below for 10 tips for sharing…
Safety Tips for the Labour Day Weekend
This weekend is the Labour Day long weekend! As Canadians prepare for a fantastic 3-day weekend it’s important to remember to be safe this weekend. We want everyone to have a safe and fun long weekend so we’ve put together a…
Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss
One of the most common occupational diseases (along with being one of the most preventable) is Hearing Loss. In today’s blog post we examine the different approaches employers and employees can take to reduce their risk of Noise Induced Hearing Loss…
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week
May 1st-May 7th is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. This week is dedicated to raising awareness and increasing understanding of the importance of practicing proper health and safety standards in the workplace.
Workplace Pains and Strains
It is important for all workers to remember the risk of injury involved in your workplace and work toward keeping yourself and your co-workers safe while on the job.
Forklift Accidents – Causes & Prevention
Forklift accidents occur daily in warehouses and distribution centres. It is important to understand what leads to these accidents and what we can all do to help prevent accidents from occurring in the future. We put together an infographic to help…
Heat Stress
As we enter into the hottest months of the year heat stress becomes a larger hazard for workers in many professions. We have put together this post in hopes of giving you an introduction to heat stress (based on information…