When cutting, drilling, or grinding, workers may be exposed to silica dust. Breathing in this substance can be harmful, or even fatal, to your health. When dealing with possible silica... read more →
1888- Construction begins on the U.S. Navy Ship, the USS Maine (ACR-1).
1907- the Glienicke Bridge, a 22-meter-wide bridge in Germany, opens.
Exposure to asbestos can be harmful to your health. Stay safe by: Using appropriate PPE, including respirators/masks Washing your clothes after being exposed Being aware of exposure limits
Keep these safety considerations in mind prior to your next renovation job: Obtain Required Permits Depending on your location and the extent of the renovation, a permit may be required.... read more →
High Visibility Clothing is apparel worn to increase worker visibility on site. The clothing either has highly reflective properties, or is a colour that is easily distinguishable from the background... read more →
What is a Safe Work Practice Form? A Safe Work Practice Form is a document used as a guide for workers to safely complete tasks. What is the purpose of... read more →
Don’t forget to complete a circle check on any piece of equipment prior to use! Circle checks can help reduce and/or prevent incidents, injuries, and even fatalities.
When working near heavy equipment: stay out of equipment operator's blind spots use standard hand signals to convey a message to the equipment operator wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment),... read more →
Hard hats are required on site as head protection. The use of a hard hat can prevent head injury: everything from a bump on your head against equipment, or absorbing... read more →
