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Construction Safety in the Workplace
January 10, 2022Construction safety in the workplace is required by law and is an essential requirement to keep any construction site injury-free and prosperous. Whether you work in an office setting or on a construction site, employees need protection from the various dangers that are present on their job site. This can look like health and safety poster boards, WHMIS and SDS sheets, COVID-19 protocols, a health and safety binder, attending and holding toolbox talks, joint health and safety committee meetings, and keeping track and scheduling workplace safety training as it expires.
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Occupational Health and Safety Training Ontario5 Cold Weather Safety Tips in the Workplace
December 16, 2021Cold weather safety tips for those working construction can help you understand the signs of frost bite, hypothermia, and other environmental dangers that come with snow covered landscapes and buildings. Taking breaks is important as is dressing appropriately, respecting health and safety rules, and practicing good house keeping on the job site.
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What Information Would You Find on a WHMIS Label?
November 29, 2021So, what information would you find on a WHMIS label? There are two different labels, one is the workplace label and the other is the supplier label. On the supplier label, you will find the product name, hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and supplier contact information. On the workplace label, the product name is listed, as are safe handling precautions, and a reference to the corresponding safety data sheet (SDS).
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6 Scaffolding Safety Precautions for Construction Workers
November 11, 2021Whether you work in residential, commercial, or industrial construction, your job responsibilities may involve working at heights. When some tasks are beyond your reach, you need a safe platform to access the work areas that are at different elevations. Often, it will require the use of a scaffold.
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5 Ways of Improving Health and Safety Culture in the Workplace
November 11, 2021When you have a business and employ people, you need to provide a safe workplace. No worker should ever feel like their lives are endangered when doing their jobs. In addition to your protective equipment and security protocols, promoting a culture of safety is just as vital. You want to encourage your workforce to prioritize health and safety, treating the company guidelines with duty and responsibility.
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