Preventing Heat Stress this Summer
Summer is rapidly approaching and we’ve already felt some of the heat so far this spring. During the warmer months there are new hazards in the workplace that we must be aware of. This weather seems nice but brings new heat-related dangers for workers, the biggest of which is Heat Stress.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please be aware of the current rise in illness due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Transmission has been reported in Canada, most often through person-to-person exposure, so we remind everyone to wash your hands frequently, maintain social distancing, practice respiratory hygiene, and avoid touching your face. If you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, if you have […]
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 we’ve put together a list of ways to protect your hearing at work and at […]
Understanding Workplace Harassment
The Ontario Health and Safety Act defines workplace harassment as: Engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably known to be unwelcome. What exactly does this definition mean? What types of behaviour is considered harassment in the workplace? How can we prevent harassment and […]
Using Self-Distancing in Decision-Making
Do you tend to let your emotions lead your life? Are you guilty of making irrational, quick decisions when faced with a tough or stressful choice? There is a way to stop this behaviour, it is called Self-Distancing.
Occupational Heat Exposure
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!
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 identify the 6 most common reasons for forklift accidents and the 6 steps we can […]
