Educate workers in job-specific hazards and implement ways to eliminate/reduce safety hazards Provide appropriate PPE to workers to safely complete job tasks Where possible, use alternative products to reduce worker safety hazards
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1878- Electricity was first used in Japan.
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Dust can be hazardous. When performing tasks that create dust, it's important to use appropriate respiratory protection. Dust masks are designed to protect workers from airborne contaminants such as dusts from brick, wood, and fibreglass.
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Protect hands and fingers by using PPE (i.e. gloves) Select hand protection that is job-specific (cut-resistant, abrasion-resistant, flame-resistant, etc.) Don't wear jewelry that could become caught in machines or equipment
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Injuries from electricity are no laughing matter, even short durations of contact with small currents can cause quite a nasty shock, let’s go over some electrical safety! The human body contains an average of 60% water, this makes us a great conductor for electricity. Electrical shocks (injuries) occur when the... read more →
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1977- The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a steel arch-shaped continuous through truss bridge, opens in Maryland.
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is a document used in Canada that identifies the following: Potential hazards How to safely use the chemical product How to safely store the chemical product How to safely handle the chemical product Emergency procedures regarding the chemical product
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What is a Scaffold Inspection Sheet? A scaffold inspection sheet is a short list of items to check before using a scaffold, it is designed to help prevent injury, death, and damage to property on the jobsite. What is the purpose of a Scaffold Inspection Sheet? A scaffold inspection sheet... read more →
Mar
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It’s well known that there is a HUGE shortage of skilled labour in the trades right now, with less than 3% (as of 2015) of workers in the construction industry being women. Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that we will need 1.6 million new skilled workers between now and 2022.... read more →
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1922- 12,000 coal miners in Western Alberta, Canada begin to strike.