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WHMIS TRAINING Blog
March 13, 2017

WHMIS TRAINING

Today was a different format for Safety Monday. Once a year, we are required to go through WHMIS controlled substance, by area, with the staff. So different safety talks were done for the different environments that employees work in. Area specific WHMIS were arranged and presented throughout the factory today.…
EYE WASHING/HAZARDS Blog
February 27, 2017

EYE WASHING/HAZARDS

This morning was 770 days safe and, like every Monday, Mark spoke to the staff.  Today's topic was regarding the dangers of objects and substances to your eyes in the workplace.  First and foremost, everybody needs to wear their safety glasses at all times and goggles or splash shield when…
CHECK YOUR SLINGS Blog
February 22, 2017

CHECK YOUR SLINGS

We know that you Mark has spoken about slings before, this has to be said frequently because of how much they are used in the plant.  Our staff use slings several times a day so it only makes safety sense to make sure they know what to look for with…
CELL PHONE SAFETY Blog
February 14, 2017

CELL PHONE SAFETY

Mark spoke with the staff, well the ones that were able to get her through the storm, yesterday.  The conversation surrounded cell phone safety and highlighted the dangers of using a cell phone on the job. Distracted driving is not the only danger of a cell phone.  Mark cited an…
MISSING THE GROUND Blog
February 6, 2017

MISSING THE GROUND

This morning, as every week starts, Mark gathers the staff for a weekly safety talk.  This week, it was about electricity, particularly, the ground. Staff were reminded to always inspect power tools before using them.  If there are signs of damage or wear, these must be repaired properly before work…
Two Years Safe Blog
January 31, 2017

Two Years Safe

On Friday, January 27th, 2017 we recognized our previous achievement of two years safe, marked January 18th of this year with a steak dinner  and a commemorative gift for the staff. Late morning brought the BBQs around to the back door as Iris, Gary & Heather started cooking steaks.  In…
SKID STEER SAFETY Blog
October 11, 2016

SKID STEER SAFETY

This morning, fresh off of Thanksgiving dinner(s), our staff gathered to talk about skid steer safety in the factory.  Mark made everyone aware that you are never to operate a skid steer from outside the operator compartment.  Operators are always to seated when operating the controls.   Mark prepared a…
STOP, DROP & ROLL Blog
September 19, 2016

STOP, DROP & ROLL

This morning, Safety Mark addressed a very clear and present danger to many of our staff, the possibility that clothing may catch fire.  Given that our staff, in all sectors face these hazards daily that could present a threat, it only seemed natural to talk about it. At first, the…
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