Fire extinguishers are designed to fight fires in their early stages when the flames present a relatively minor hazard. Specifically, a fire extinguisher should be…

Viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily in fall and winter. While influenza (flu) and other illnesses are common and occur each year,…

$68,000 Equipment Maintenance Violation A steelworks company was fined $68,000 after pleading guilty to a violation that resulted in an employee suffering critical injuries. The…

Summer brings longer days and plenty of sunshine, but it comes with the challenge of staying cool amid soaring temperatures. The sweltering heat can lead…

Carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, tasteless and odourless poisonous gas, is a byproduct of the incomplete burning of carbon-containing material. This gas can quickly accumulate…

When workplace accidents occur, administering first aid swiftly can improve an injured person’s recovery time and may even be the difference between life and death.…

The risk of severe injury or death doesn’t end after a construction worker’s fall has been arrested. Although personal protective equipment (PPE) may prevent ground…

Employers in all industries need to take steps to make the workplace a safe environment. Conducting safety orientations during onboarding for new employees can help…

March is National Ladder Safety Month. This annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of ladder safety and encourage individuals and organizations to…

Although shovelling snow on the job can help clear pathways and prevent ice buildup, this task comes with serious safety risks. After all, repeated shovelling…

As temperatures begin to drop, walkways can quickly become hazardous due to snow and ice. Winter slips, trips and falls at businesses are common sources…

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a comprehensive handbook to help workplaces tackle the challenges increasingly posed by climate change.…

Preventing workplace injuries and fatalities is crucial for organizations of all sizes and sectors. Without safety initiatives, organizations could experience increased incident rates, reduced productivity,…

When working with chemicals, you must become familiar with these substances’ key characteristics to take the proper safety precautions and avoid serious incidents. That’s where…

Noise is present in many workplaces, but regular noise exposure can be hazardous to health. Everyday work activities could put employees at risk of irreversible,…

Employers have a duty to prevent workplace accidents and promote safe and healthy workplaces. Unfortunately, this duty can be challenging when employees work outdoors, particularly…

It’s everyone’s responsibility to detect workplace hazards and prevent accidents. The right to refuse dangerous work policy is in place to encourage you to keep…

Winter weather poses a number of safety risks, particularly for employees who spend a lot of time working outdoors. Prolonged time in the cold may…

A confined space incident is not very common, but it may be one of the deadliest worksite accidents. That’s because the hazards tend to be…

Approximately 3 per cent of workplace fatalities in 2020 were due to struck-by incidents, according to a report from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards…

Aggression is never an acceptable response to an unwelcome situation; yet, hostility can still creep into the workplace. Unfortunately, many Canadians have been experiencing aggression…

Workplace housekeeping isn’t just about cleanliness; it’s also about controlling or eliminating potential hazards. Poor housekeeping can lead to various incidents, such as trips and…

Financial stress has recently been exacerbated by inflation rates and fuel prices. In fact, this year, Canada has experienced the highest cost-of-living increase in decades,…

There are many factors that can have a negative effect on a worker’s productivity and well-being, and fatigue is one of them. Fatigue can present…

Indoor air quality has always been an important workplace health and safety concern, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more of a focus than…

If an office or facility experiences reduced operations or is shut down for an extended period of time, it’s important to address any potential risks…

Monkeypox, which can be passed to animals and humans, is usually found in Central and West Africa. As monkeypox cases rise in North America and…

The Government of Canada announced that as of June 20, 2022, proof of vaccination is no longer required for “domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated…