This week Mark discussed Safety Data Sheets – in our industry, we follow the Globally Harmonized System. GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and the data sheets mentioned previously. Canada transitioned to this system because world markets had several…
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During this time of year, heat stress becomes a prevalent issue not only outdoors but in the workplace as well! As you go about your work day, please keep in mind the following heat stress symptoms: Lack of concentration Inability to make decisions Making mistakes you do not normally make…
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Mark chose to discuss eyewear safety in the workplace this past Monday, as this is a topic that is extremely important in our facility! To ensure safety in any work area, remember to check your work station for potential eye hazards – if there is a safeguard missing, stop the…
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This week Mark focused on the importance of safety awareness in the work place. To sum up this week’s Safety Talk, our decisions at work directly affect those around us, a phenomenon otherwise known as the “Ripple Effect.” One’s family, co-workers and customers may all experience the effects of one…
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As Mark was out this morning, Jeff took the floor to discuss the work places’ “Fatal Four.” To demonstrate the dangers of the 'Fatal Four,' Jeff provided some statistics from 2014 regarding workplace fatalities: Falls – accounted for 40% of all workplace fatalities Electrocution –8.2% of workplace fatalities Struck by…
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Monday, May 29th, Mark discussed the risk of heart disease during our weekly Safety Talk. Some of the common factors that contribute to heart disease are: Smoking Obesity High Blood Pressure Sedentary Lifestyle Diabetes To bring awareness and help combat heart disease, we will be providing a free blood pressure…
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So, we had to hold off on the celebrations of NAOSH week for a little bit because sometimes it is hard to get everybody in the same place at the same time. But on May 16th, we managed to gather the staff together at lunch time and do what it…
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BWS was invited, along with many other local employers to kick off NAOSH Week with an informative breakfast. This is an activity after own own hearts, we celebrate everything over a meal! The way all good events start - FOOD! We all got a lovely breakfast put on by the…
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Today Mark spoke to the staff on a slightly different level; potential energy. Kinetic energy is usually what we are able to feel: Wind Electrical Sounds and/or vibrations Those types of risks are more easily identifiable since they can be seen or felt. But potential energy is with things like…
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In the work place, there are constant distractions, so this week, Mark took the staff aside and spoke to them about the many hazards of a distracted coworkers. Mark highlighted housekeeping as a major contributing factor to avoiding accidents. Making certain that walk-ways are clear fro coworkers will keep them…
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