Depending on your location, a number of workplace incidents require reporting to a relevant party (ie: Ministry of Labour, JH&S committee, WorkSafe), including: If a person is critically injured or killed in the workplace Any release of dangerous goods, such as gas leaks or liquid spills If an accident, explosion,... read more →
May
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May
04
DON'T FORGET! You could win free stuff! Hard Hat Hunter and Canadore College are running a photo contest on Twitter. Check out this for more details! Good luck!
May
04
Congratulations, Miller, on celebrating 100 years! What an extraordinary achievement.
May
04
What is a Materials Invoice? A materials invoice is a bill that lists the details of a purchase of goods and services. It is a commercial document that is issued by a seller to a buyer. It is an invaluable account tool and helps both parties keep track of expenses,... read more →
May
03
Fatigue in the workplace has been linked to: Reduced attention and vigilance Reduced productivity and performance Increased accident rates Increased errors in judgement Increased tendency for risk-taking
May
03
This past Easter Monday I did what I have done on all Easter Monday’s past since about 2004 Anno Domini. I woke early, well before sunup. I didn’t get up early intentionally – like a six-year-old rising at the crack of dawn to see if Santa had visited – nope.... read more →
May
02
Hard Hat Hunter member, Roy Slack, has been named President-Elect of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). Congratulations, Roy! For more information, please visit the North Bay Nugget's publication.
May
02
Who Ivan Seguin What I am an Exploration Diamond Driller. We drill for valuable metals mostly and sometimes diamonds. To drill remote areas we assemble our drills with helicopters. Ground jobs we use bulldozers to pull it through the bush and make roads. How Long I started drilling in 1996 when... read more →
May
02
Cutting concrete generates dust, some of which is silica dust that is fine enough to be drawn into the lungs. This dust can lead to lung fibrosis, limit your exposure to the dust produced during cutting concrete with the use of wet saws, vacuum systems, or a respirator.
May
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