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Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational health and safety (OHS) relates to health, safety, and welfare issues in the workplace. OHS includes the laws, standards, and programs that are aimed at making the workplace better for workers, along with co-workers, family members, customers, and other stakeholders. Improving a...

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Hazards

Hazard

A hazard is any object, situation, or behavior that has the potential to cause injury, ill health, or damage to property or the environment.Health and safety hazards exist in every workplace. Some are easily identified and corrected, while others are necessary risks of the job and must be managed...

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Industrial Safety

Industrial safety refers to the management of all operations and events within an industry in order to protect its employees and assets by minimizing hazards, risks, accidents, and near misses.Industrial safety is overseen by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Occupational Safety...

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Electrolytes: What They Are and Why They Matter for On-the-Job Hydration

Electrolytes power your body's natural processes.

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Safety Signs

Safety Symbols and Their Meanings

Every worker should know these safety symbols.

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12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

Performing a risk assessment is the first step to understanding what kind of safety gloves you'll need.

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What is the difference between HazID and HAZOP?

Both HazID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used in the workplace. HAZOP, which stands for hazard and operability study, is used to identify abnormalities in the working environment and pinpoint the root causes of the abnormalities. It deals with comprehensive and complex workplace operations,...

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Fall Protection

At what height do falls become deadly?

According to the World Health Organization, falls are the one of the leading cause of traumatic death in the world (second only to traffic accidents), accounting for more than 646,000 fatalities each year.We have a saying in the safety world: "It's not the fall that kills you; it's the...

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PPE

Video Q&A - Why isn't water enough for hydration?

Hydration for the industrial work force. Are you hydrated? Are you sure? Hear what hydration expert, Bubba Wolford has to say about the industrial work force and how dehydration is a serious safety hazard.Jamie: Our guest for today is Bubba Wolford from the Sqwincher Corporation. Bubba, why don'...

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How Truck Drivers Can Stay Safe on the Long Haul

Driving a truck can be a long haul - both literally and figuratively. The demands of the industry mean that American truckers work an average of 60 hours per week and...

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Implementing Virtual Ergonomics to Prevent Remote Worker Injuries

A few months into 2021, it seems that we’re approaching a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic that may see more of the country relaxing public health guidelines...

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How to Clean, Maintain, and Extend the Life of Your Respirator

Respirators play an incredibly important role in worker safety by preventing exposure to potentially harmful air contaminants such as dusts, fumes, gases, smoke, and...

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Meet the Author with Brent Sutton, Glynis McCarthy and Brent Robinson

Join us for a collaborative discussion on the next episode of Meet the Author with Brent Sutton, Glynis McCarthy, and Brent Robinson discussing “The Practice of...

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Tips for Implementing a 5S Strategy in Your Workplace

When I look at my professional network, it seems increasingly common that consultants and specialists identify “QHSE” or “HSEQ” as their area of...

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WIS Morning Show: The role of leadership in change

Join us for another WIS discussion with our guest Sonia Funk from the Whole Avocado. We dive into a great discussion about leadership and how it is key to change! If the...

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EHS Programs
Gas Hazards in Commercial Cannabis Operations

There are currently 36 states that allow the medical use of cannabis. 14 states now have made it legal to use it recreationally, while 16 have decriminalized it.These...

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1% Safer through Innovation: Achieving Organizational Improvement

Join us for another awesome 1% safer conversation with Funmi Adegbola, Paul Hendry and Malcolm Staves. In this discussion we get into an amazing discussion about how...

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The Safety View: Shattering the myth of 'I don’t have time'

Join us as Adriènne Kelbie dives into leadership conversations for High Performance with hosts Rosa Antonia Carrillo and Tamara Parris as we shatter the myth of...

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WIS #25: 2021 & Beyond: Setting Workplace Stage for Future Generations

As we come out of 2020, a year of uncertainty it has had many of us evaluate our current "industrial" status quo! Join us as Tanya (Bartlett) Hewitt, Kevin...

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Transportation Safety
4 Critical Questions to Ask When Transporting Dangerous Goods

It's been said that no matter what you do for work, the most dangerous part of your job is driving there and back.Injury statistics bear that out, with 67,000...

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Safety Goggles or Safety Glasses - Which Is Right for Your Job?

Would it surprise you to learn that thousands of people are blinded due to work-related eye injuries each year? Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that the total...

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Safety Equipment
6 Important Questions About Bump Testing Your Gas Detector

When working in hazardous atmospheres, it's not enough to rely on your senses to verify that the area is safe to enter or to notice that the environmental variables...

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WIS #24: Shift Workers: Good Sleep for Brighter Minds!

Do your shift workers get a healthy nights sleep? Join in this important discussion with Jessica Palmer of Bright Minds Sleep Psychology and Constable Amy Boudreau who...

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Mine Safety

Mine safety refers to the management of operations and events within the mining industry, for protecting miners by...

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Bryan McWhorter is a safety professional with eight years of experience in driving and teaching safety. Bryan gained his knowledge and experience as the safety officer and Senior Trainer for Philips Lighting. Philips is a strong health and well-being company that promotes a safety first culture.

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Karoly has worked at a senior level (both as an employee and a contractor) for organizations in the construction and manufacturing industries. He has a passion for developing and improving health and safety programs.

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Daniel Clark is the founder and President of Clark Health and Safety Ltd., providing safety and quality consultation across various industries in Calgary, Alberta. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree, certification in health and safety, certificates in both CAD design and CNC, auditing certifications and the designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Being raised and practicing in Calgary, the heart of Canada’s energy industry, most of Daniel’s career has been energy related. He has performed safety and quality roles from field supervision to office-based administration and management. Daniel’s consulting business has worked with organizations offering engineering services, restoration, pipeline, environmental, manufacturing and food service.

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