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What is Silica Dust and Why is it so Dangerous?

What is Silica Dust and Why is it so Dangerous?

Thousands of workers are exposed to a shocking number of chemicals and hazards every day. Thankfully, due to the increase in implementation of worker safety through courses, onsite training, and PPE (personal protective equipment), the number of workplace accidents and the level of exposure to harmful substances continues to decrease. However, it is not only workers who need to be…

Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets

Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets

Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets Winter is a long, cold test of your children’s patience. All that time pent up indoors waiting for warm weather to return, sitting in front of the television or with a gaming device in their hands, anticipating their favorite outdoor sport or a reunion with the swimming pool. As a…

Tips for Creating an Effective Safety Program

Tips for Creating an Effective Safety Program

Why do I need a safety program? Safety programs are designed to give workers the skills and tools they need to avoid worksite accidents. Without a safety program in place, mitigating accidents becomes a game of luck rather than a strategic plan. Employee safety should be a top priority and safety programs are a fantastic tool to help keep you…

What Is Emergency Management?

What Is Emergency Management?

What is Emergency Management? Emergency management is essentially a group of individuals that bridge the gap between local, provincial, and federal resources to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from all types of disasters. Think of emergency management as a champagne tower where the contents flow from one level to the next as each level’s limits are exceeded. It starts at…

Daily Pre-Trip Inspections – Keep the Road Safe

Daily Pre-Trip Inspections – Keep the Road Safe

Pre-trip inspections are a vital process for keeping everyone on the road safe, including you. By systematically inspecting equipment and loads, operators can drive with confidence knowing everyone is safe. Here are some helpful tips to making pre trips, efficient, and effective. Take it seriously – Pre-trips can become monotonous, and repetitive, but the importance of them can never be…

5 Steps to Saving a Life – A Quick Guide to Effective CPR for Adults

5 Steps to Saving a Life – A Quick Guide to Effective CPR for Adults

CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is the best way to help an unconscious, pulseless, and breathless person in their time of need. It is a skill that you should have, but hope to never use. Here is a quick guide and refresher on the steps needed to save a life. Check for a pulse – a pulse is best described as a…