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Checklists are a simple but highly effective safety tool. Using a checklist during safety inspections is a good way to ensure that: Workplace conditions are checked thoroughly The inspection process…
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) can be challenging to prevent because they have a way of sneaking up on you. That’s because the movements that cause an RSI really don’t seem that…
An employee slips at work and injures their ankle. They can still walk, but slowly and with a noticeable limp. Every few steps, they wince in pain. The supervisor advises them to have the injury…
Since the Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted in 1970, its section on inspections has remained largely unchanged – but not unchallenged. The way it is written leaves room for…
Answered by: Daniel Clark
Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Your hard hat is the last line of defense between impact hazards and one of the most important parts of your body. When you put it on your head, you need to be confident that it will be able to…
No one wants to be inside a semi trailer when it tips. That’s why it’s important to make sure every trailer is fully stabilized before being loaded or unloaded. At its most basic, that…
Most people think that a safety professional’s job is to prevent workplace accidents. But if you listen to safety professionals talk, they almost never mention accidents. Instead, they’ll…
We're all quite familiar with air temperature. We know that we can measure it by setting out a thermometer, and that we can use the reading from the thermometer to decide how we should dress for…
Answered by: Daniel Clark
Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
The short answer is: yes, your flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be customized with logos, name tags, and embroidery. But the full answer is: it depends! While there are certainly ways to customize…
Flame-resistant clothing is an essential last line of defense against fire hazards. Whether it is made of self-extinguishing fabrics or regular materials that have a been chemically treated, taking…
The answer is right in the name. Oil and gas personnel spend their workdays in close proximity to large quantities of flammable materials, such as petrochemicals, hydrogen sulfide, and vapors that…
What kind of clothing you'll need in a clean room depends on the type of clean room you're entering. Even clean rooms of the same level will have different features. The appropriate apparel…
Toxic gases can be produced by materials deliberately used or stored in confined spaces, can be produced by natural processes, can be accidentally introduced into the space, or in the case of sewers…
It can only take seconds to succumb to a hazardous atmosphere in a confined space. That’s why investing in high-quality gas detectors is one of the most important steps you can take to protect…
Answered by: Chad Schmidt
Business Development Manager - Western Canada
Though there might be a debate over how often to wash FR clothing, it is impossible to avoid entirely. Like any other garment, FR clothing will get soiled and need to be laundered. While washing your…
What Is a Confined Space? A confined space is a workspace that limits free movement while working, especially with regard to safe entry and exit. A relatively large space like a railway tank car is…
Dehydration takes a major toll on the body. It can make you feel dizzy, tired, and weak. Severe cases can result in vomiting, diarrhea, or fainting. Workers doing physical tasks in hot environments…
Answered by: Daniel Clark
Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Earplugs and earmuffs are common pieces of PPE that serve the same purpose: reducing the noise intensity that reaches the ear canal. They're essential for avoiding damage to the auditory system…
Let's start off with the simple answer: not all safety harnesses are created equal. There are harnesses designed for specific applications and jobs. It is important to know and understand which…
An occupational head injury can be disfiguring, incapacitating, or even fatal. On job sites where falling objects or "head bangers" can be found, it's critical to keep the head…
Answered by: Daniel Clark
Safety and Quality Management System Specialist

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