It’s expected that a workplace filled with heavy machinery, high powered tools, equipment, and manual labor has it’s fair share of safety and health hazards. However, even in an office setting where the majority of the workforce is comfortably sitting in a chair, there are a surprising number of hazards... read more →
Make sure the sander is switched to “OFF” before connecting it to a power source Keep hands away from the sanding belt Keep all cords clear of sanding area while in use Clean dust out of the motor and vents regularly
What is a Request for Information Sheet? A request for information sheet is a standard business process with the purpose of gathering information. What is the purpose of a Request for Information Sheet? The RFI sheet provides a formal means of communication for a contractor to communicate with the client... read more →
Initiatives such as Injury and Illness Prevention Programs help find and fix hazards in the workplace before the incidents occur. Prevention, along with education and adequate supervision are the best ways to deal with injury and death in the workplace.
During a recent, rather routine workday, I received an email from Netflix, the subscription-based streaming service. “We’ll be back after this short message from our sponsor” Allow me to digress for a moment: I’ve long since weaned myself from satellite television after it occurred to me in a weird epiphany... read more →
Who Jennifer de Putter What I operate heavy equipment and do heavy labor all while enjoying the great outdoors. How Long I've done heavy labor most of my adult life from roofing to factory machine operator. Moved North 500km with my kids in 2003 and swore to never work under... read more →
When working near a conveyor: Wear proper protective equipment such as a hard hat and safety boots Tie back and tuck in long hair Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Know the location of emergency shut-off buttons or devices Position yourself so you’re not hit by moving objects on... read more →
