Sep
08
Construction sites actively produce pollution daily. Limit your carbon footprint and lessen the environmental impact of construction activities by: Reducing air pollution Saving energy and water, where possible Limiting waste on site Reduce Air Pollution Air pollution is the presence or introduction of a harmful substance in the air, such...
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Sep
01
Sea-based careers are unique occupations; this entails having different safety regulations in comparison to working on land. It is important to be informed of some of the safety guidelines when working in new and unfamiliar environments. The following list indicates merely a guideline of safe working procedures when out at...
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Aug
25
Respirators are critical personal protective equipment used to protect the user from airborne particulates, fumes, vapours, and gases. To keep respirators in proper working condition (and to keep workers protected), it is imperative that they are properly maintained and stored. Maintenance Respirators require regular maintenance to ensure that it works...
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Aug
18
When working with any energy source, it is important to have general guidelines to ensure the safety of workers and those in the work area. Working with natural gas is no exception. What is Natural Gas? Natural gas is a colourless and odourless gas in its naturally occurring state. The...
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Aug
11
Heat stroke is a severe form of heat injury. It is important that those who work outside in warmer temperatures are able to distinguish the signs of heat stroke, as well as take the appropriate course of action to ensure the wellbeing of themselves and/or coworkers. What is Heat Stroke?...
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Aug
04
There are many challenges and safety hazards associated with working underground. Here are three of the most important considerations to working underground safely: Communication When working underground, the inability to communicate can severely hinder the safety of workers. Reliable means of communication are key to identify hazards or unsafe work...
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Jul
28
Wireless and broadcast communications towers are prevalent in today's society. In order to ensure they are functioning properly, they require regular maintenance. In these cases, employees must regularly climb towers, sometimes to heights in excess of 2,000 feet. A job of this nature, comes with many innate hazards, including: Falls...
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Jul
21
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety defines a confined space as an “...enclosed or partially enclosed space that: is not primary designed or intended for human occupancy; has a restricted entrance or exit by way of location, size or means; can represent a risk for the health and...
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Jul
14
Falls are one of the top causes of critical injuries and deaths in construction workers. When working on any construction project, it is important to take precautions to ensure the welfare and safety of workers. When working on bridges, workers can be at an increased risk of falling due to:...
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Jul
07
When working or near railway equipment, either on foot or using equipment, it is important to be safety conscientious. The Minnesota Safety Council reports that it takes the average freight train traveling at 55 miles per hour, about a mile to come to a complete stop, fully using the emergency...
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