Protective Clothing for Winter Weather
We’ve been hit with our first wave of winter weather this week and it’s getting chilly and snowy out there! Whether you’re braving the strong winds and snow as you commute to work or you’re working outdoors in the harsh winter weather, we’ve put together an infographic based on the fantastic resource provided by the […]
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.
COVID-19 Questions
In today’s blog post we are answering question you may have about to COVID-19 and how it relates to Breakaway Staffing, our current employees, and job seekers. Please call our office at (905)564-9671 if you have any additional questions that are not covered below.
4 Simple Ways to Avoid Spreading Germs at Work
As we are in the midst of flu season and concern grows around the Coronavirus it is important to ensure that you are not spreading germs in the workplace. Follow the four simple steps below to keep yourself and others safe and avoid spreading germs at work.
10 Loading Dock Safety Tips
A loading dock can be a very busy and hectic environment. Use the 10 loading dock safety tips below to prevent injury and stay safe when working in a dock environment.
Ramadan Fasting Workplace Safety Awareness
Many of us and/or our colleagues are observing Ramadan this month. Ramadan is an annual ritual in which those of the Islamic faith fast from dawn to dusk. In order to keep ourselves and our co-workers safe during this observance please remember the tips below while at work.
April 28th – National Day of Mourning
This Sunday, 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.
6 Workplace Safety Tips for Employees
Guest post by Jordan McDowell The best workplace safety instructions and procedures in the world won’t make a worksite safer if safety training is completed but never demonstrated and put into place. The key to a safe workplace is good communication between employer and employee as well as putting into practice proper safety techniques.
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 […]
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 to stay safe at work every day.
