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Working Safely in Warehouses
Read more: Working Safely in WarehousesA safe, efficient and orderly warehouse is crucial to business success. Warehouses are like the heart of a business—they are the central transfer point, storing…
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Stay Active While Working From Home
Read more: Stay Active While Working From HomeWorking from home has many perks, but it may leave you at risk of developing a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy habits. It may be easy…
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Preventing Hearing Loss at Worksites
Read more: Preventing Hearing Loss at WorksitesThere are many potential risks on worksites due to the equipment and tools used. It’s essential to be aware of these dangers and do everything…
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The Importance of Hard Hats
Read more: The Importance of Hard HatsHard hats are crucial pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the job. Wearing this PPE can make all the difference in protecting employees…
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Portable Electric Tool Safety
Read more: Portable Electric Tool SafetyAs employees go about their work tasks that involve portable electric tools, they may not give much thought to the hazards electricity can pose. That…
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Flammable and Combustible Liquid Safety
Read more: Flammable and Combustible Liquid SafetyFlammable and combustible liquids may be present in your workplace. If these liquids aren’t handled and stored properly, they can create a dangerous work environment,…
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Lifting Safety Measures
Read more: Lifting Safety MeasuresThere are many tasks that may require you to lift heavy objects on the job. Although these everyday tasks may seem harmless, they have the…
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Decorate Safely During The Holidays
Read more: Decorate Safely During The HolidaysHoliday loss prevention tips As the holiday season gets into full swing, many families decorate to spread cheer and make their homes more festive. While…
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Beating Holiday Stress
Read more: Beating Holiday StressIt is of little surprise that the holidays can be a significant source of stress for many Canadians. Financial strains, pandemic concerns and shipping delays…
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De-icing Outdoor Walking Surfaces
Read more: De-icing Outdoor Walking SurfacesKeeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces. Not only does ice…
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Fall Prevention Precautions for Oil and Gas Workers
Read more: Fall Prevention Precautions for Oil and Gas WorkersHandrails, guardrails, stairways, walkways and ladders are installed during the rigging up process for safety and easy access to other areas of the site. Though…
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How to Have a Proper Video Call
Read more: How to Have a Proper Video CallWhile organizations are starting to get back to normal, employees still would like the option of working from home. Therefore, the use of video calls…
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Safely Returning to the Workplace After COVID-19
Read more: Safely Returning to the Workplace After COVID-19As the vaccine rollout continues and COVID-19 cases decline, organizations will need to plan for a safe return to the workplace. Most of the responsibility…
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Golf Course Maintenance Safety
Read more: Golf Course Maintenance SafetyUsing lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and gardening tools. Course maintenance is essential to our club’s success and is the crucial factor in maintaining the image…
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Beauty Salon Insurance and Risk Management
Read more: Beauty Salon Insurance and Risk ManagementThere are many hazards present at a beauty salon that deserve your attention. This overview of common issues will help you to correct potential hazards,…
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Fire Safety
Read more: Fire SafetyFires are a serious risk for businesses of all types. It’s up to employees to take the proper precautions to keep themselves and their co-workers…
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Beating the Summer Heat
Read more: Beating the Summer HeatSummer heat can be more than uncomfortable; it can be a threat to your health, especially for older adults and children. Whatever your age, don’t…
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Protecting Your Workers From Coronavirus
Read more: Protecting Your Workers From CoronavirusThe coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted a number of businesses across a variety of industries, forcing them to rethink their daily operations to ensure the…
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Best Practices for Avoiding Fatigue
Read more: Best Practices for Avoiding FatigueFatigued workers can lead to serious problems in the workplace. Lack of sleep can significantly increase the risk of injury, thus creating a dangerous work…
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Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines
Read more: Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 VaccinesEmployee communications related to the pandemic have played a major role in keeping employees safe and healthy while navigating operational changes and challenges. Now, the…
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Live Well, Work Well: Effective Hand Sanitizer, Low-Stress Diet Tips, and How to Make Decisions When Feeling Anxious
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Effective Hand Sanitizer, Low-Stress Diet Tips, and How to Make Decisions When Feeling AnxiousChoosing an Effective Hand Sanitizer Hand hygiene is an important response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends washing hands with…
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Safety Focused: Mitigating Migraines at work and Cyber Security Best Practices
Read more: Safety Focused: Mitigating Migraines at work and Cyber Security Best PracticesMitigating Migraines at Work Migraines are severe headaches that can cause intense throbbing or pulsing, nausea, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine…
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Live Well, Work Well: Sorting out COVID Fact and Fiction, and Summer Sun Safety Tips
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Sorting out COVID Fact and Fiction, and Summer Sun Safety TipsSorting Out Coronavirus Fact From Fiction Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were fighting misinformation about health conditions, vaccines and treatments online. With the pandemic…
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Live Well, Work Well: Boosting Metal Well-Being, and Surviving Summer Heat
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Boosting Metal Well-Being, and Surviving Summer HeatBoost Your Mental Well-being During These Uncertain Times The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty, stress and worry for many for the past few weeks. Even…
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Live Well, Work Well: The Benefits of Cleaning and Grilling Safety Tips
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: The Benefits of Cleaning and Grilling Safety TipsWhy Cleaning Your Home Can Boost Overall Well-being Deep cleaning doesn’t need to be a one-season chore. Experts say doing a thorough cleaning of your…
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Live Well, Work Well: Smoking, Sugar Substitutes, and Combating Loneliness
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Smoking, Sugar Substitutes, and Combating LonelinessCelebrate World No Tobacco Day by Learning About Smoking Cessation According to experts, smoking kills over 480,000 people every year. Few people would disagree that…
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Live Well, Work Well: Laughter for Workplace Stress, and Getting Enough Calcium
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Laughter for Workplace Stress, and Getting Enough CalciumLaughter May Be Key to Fighting Workplace Stress Laughter really is the best medicine—for some things. You’ve heard the phrase before and, according to the…
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Live Well, Work Well: Eating Healthy on a Budget, and Habits to Help Sleep
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Eating Healthy on a Budget, and Habits to Help SleepEating Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive Eating a well-balanced diet is a key component of living a long, healthy life. Many Canadians think that…
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Safety Focused: Protecting Your Eyes at Work and Workplace Fire Safety Guidance
Read more: Safety Focused: Protecting Your Eyes at Work and Workplace Fire Safety GuidanceHow to Protect Your Eyes at Work According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 700 Canadian workers experience work-related eye injuries each day.…
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Safety Focused: Ergonomics for Remote Working and Preventing Sprains and Strains
Read more: Safety Focused: Ergonomics for Remote Working and Preventing Sprains and StrainsRemote Work Ergonomics Tips Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting a workspace to an individual’s needs. Ergonomics aims to increase efficiency and productivity…
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Safety Focused: Slips, Trips, Falls, and Reducing Workplace Stress through Time Management
Read more: Safety Focused: Slips, Trips, Falls, and Reducing Workplace Stress through Time ManagementBeware of Slips, Trips and Falls According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), over 42,000 workers are injured every year from…
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Safety Focused: Maintaining Mental Health during COVID-19, and Managing Back Pain at Work
Read more: Safety Focused: Maintaining Mental Health during COVID-19, and Managing Back Pain at WorkMaintaining Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose itself upon the world, forcing people to self-quarantine and practise social…
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Safety Focused: Noise Hazards, and Working in the Rain
Read more: Safety Focused: Noise Hazards, and Working in the RainNoise Hazards in the Workplace Repeated exposure to noise hazards in the workplace can lead to a number of health issues, including temporary, or even…
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Safety Focused: Shift Workers and Minding your Mental Health
Read more: Safety Focused: Shift Workers and Minding your Mental HealthHealth Tips for Shift Workers For shift workers, unconventional schedules can take a toll on health and safety. In fact, research shows that people who…
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Safety Focused: Bullying in the Workplace and Reporting Workplace Hazards
Read more: Safety Focused: Bullying in the Workplace and Reporting Workplace HazardsReporting Workplay Hazards Workplace hazards can be extremely detrimental to employees and the organization at large, potentially causing health and safety issues. If a hazard…
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Safety Focused: Winter Worker Safety Tips and Preparedness for Winter Storms
Read more: Safety Focused: Winter Worker Safety Tips and Preparedness for Winter StormsWinter Worker Safety Tips Winter weather can create various hazards that include slippery surfaces and roads, strong winds and frigid temperatures. These conditions can promote…
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In the Know: Alberta’s COVID-19 Guidlines for Reopening Non-Essential Businesses
Read more: In the Know: Alberta’s COVID-19 Guidlines for Reopening Non-Essential BusinessesAs Alberta continues to allow more non-essential businesses to reopen as part of its COVID-19 Recovery Plan, it’s important to stay in the know on…
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Preventing Distracted Driving
Read more: Preventing Distracted DrivingStudies have shown that many collisions and near-collisions involve some form of driver inattention. For commercial fleets, distracted driving can lead to increased insurance premiums,…
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COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites
Read more: COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction SitesThe Canadian Construction Association released the COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites, which includes best practices for construction organizations to use to protect…
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Designing a Post-coronavirus Office
Read more: Designing a Post-coronavirus OfficeThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of the current workplace, and soon, employers should begin planning for what their postcoronavirus office will look like.…