WHMIS Training Centre Example
Not when all health and safety areas need to be fancy. In this shot I took advantage of a well used stairwell to create a WHMIS training Centre. I used part posters of the area for posters and memos...
View ArticleThe Real Value of Making Your Workplace Safe
Q: What costs go into a safe work environment, and how important is it, really? A: Of course it’s important, and it’s never a place to cut corners, no matter how easy you think that might be. I believe...
View ArticlePreventing violence in the workplace: Part 1
Their strong dislike for one another overcame reason. The warning against violence in the workplace issued by the company was the farthest thing from their minds. None at the workplace said later they...
View ArticleWhat Is In That Bottle? Ensuring Your Containers Have Labels
An example of an unlabelled bottle discovered on a walkthrough. In almost every place I have worked, ensuring chemical bottles have proper labels is always a problem. It is just too easy for labels to...
View ArticleThe Number You Have Reached Is Not In Service
We live in a world where it seems that we are all connected. Anytime. Anywhere. Gone are the days of workplace communication via static ridden walkie talkies and malfunctioning intercom systems. Today...
View ArticleOntario Partners In Prevention Conference
Partners in Prevention Conference Series The Partners in Prevention Conference Series is evolving to provide you with even better value. Our ten regional conferences have been consolidated in to seven...
View ArticleProtect Your Company: Proper Record Keeping
As an employer, when it comes to Health and Safety record keeping is very important. In a workplace accident or injury case their will be onus on you to prove your due diligence in that you took every...
View ArticleAll About Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
What are musculoskeletal disorders? They are injuries that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. These injuries can develop when the same muscles are used over and over again or for a long...
View ArticleDid You Wash Your Hands Today?
Working in a hospital environment really makes you realize certain thing you have taken for granted. The majority of our policies and procedures were based around disease control. Add 100 staff and...
View ArticleSafety Infographic From Worksafe BC.
A picture is worth work a thousand words. Infographics are a great way to educate workers about pertinent entry safety issues in your workplace. This one is a great example.
View ArticleDo You Have A Return To Work Program?
In my experience, I have noticed that many workplaces have protocols for occupational injuries. Supervisors and workers know what to do in the event of an accident. Yet, while this is only the first...
View ArticleWorkplace Safety Boards: More Than Just Decoration
Stop and think about the safety board at your workplace. When was the last time you looked at it? Does it make you want to look at it? What type of information is on it? When was the last time it was...
View ArticleWhy You Need A RTW Program
In the last post we talked about what a Return to Work Program is. Now let’s take a look at why you should have one in your workplace. There are numerous benefits to both the employer and employees....
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