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High Vis 101: What You Need to Know Now
When you're working in a hazardous environment, it's essential to wear clothing that will allow other people to see you easily. This is...
Lee Lawrence
Aug 31, 20224 min read
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Stay Safe While Working on Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Working on mobile elevated work platforms can be a dangerous job if you're not following safety guidelines. In this blog post, we will ...
Lee Lawrence
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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8 Reasons Why Health & Safety is Important for Your Business
Running a business is hard work. There are so many things to think about - from marketing and sales, to finance and operations. But one...
Lee Lawrence
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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Why are New Employee Orientations so important?
New employees are especially vulnerable to injuries because they are inexperienced with work processes and procedures. Health and safety ...
Lee Lawrence
Mar 16, 20222 min read
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It Isn't Springtime Yet...
As we experience our first false Spring, its critical to remember that Winter isn't quite over yet. While the weather and temperature mid...
Lee Lawrence
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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Reporting Accidents and Injuries
The importance of reporting accidents and injuries at work.
Lee Lawrence
Mar 7, 20223 min read
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Proper Lifting Techniques
In workplaces that require manual labor, back injuries are one of the most common causes of missed work days. Poor posture and prolonged...
Lee Lawrence
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Inspecting Your Inline GFCI Device
Working outside and in wet locations can present additional hazards to workers using corded power tools and equipment. When using...
Lee Lawrence
Jan 6, 20211 min read
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Working In Icy Conditions
With cold weather now upon us, icy conditions on the jobsite are almost a guarantee. Walking between locations, into and out of...
Lee Lawrence
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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Who left this in the middle of the floor?
We all remember getting in trouble as a child for leaving a toy at the bottom of the stairs, or in the middle of the floor. The upset...
Lee Lawrence
Nov 16, 20202 min read
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Why use a Risk Registry for H&S Tasks?
Compiling a list of workplace hazards and risks can be a very intimidating and daunting task for even the most experienced Health &...
Lee Lawrence
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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Inspecting your Harness
Like all pieces of safety sensitive PPE, a safety harness must be inspected before every use, by the person who is going to use it. The...
Lee Lawrence
Nov 3, 20202 min read
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Protecting Others When Performing Hot Work
When performing Hot Work its very important to protect ourselves, which is why we always wear task appropriate PPE like specialty gloves,...
Lee Lawrence
Oct 30, 20202 min read
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Driving at Dawn & Dusk
During the fall, winter, and spring seasons, we are usually driving to work or home outside of daylight hours. It is important to...
Lee Lawrence
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Gloves and Rotating Tools
Although hand protection is extremely important to keep workers safe, sometimes gloves can be your worst enemy. Protecting your hands...
Lee Lawrence
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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Subcontractor Health & Safety Responsibilities
Whether you're the General (Prime) Contractor, or bringing in Subcontractors for specific tasks on your project, it's important to...
Lee Lawrence
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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Electrical PPE Selection and Inspection
Under the CSA Standard Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety, workers who are working on or near exposed energized electrical components...
Lee Lawrence
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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