Jan
26
Personal Protective Equipment When working as subcontractor, it’s important to ensure that all your workers are provided with the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to safely complete their job. Use daily safety talks to discuss the purpose of the PPE being used to educate workers on the importance of...
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Jan
20
Prior to excavating, it is necessary to procure valid, accurate locates (click here for more information on utility locates). When working, especially when digging, near gas lines, safety measures must be taken, including: Maintaining a safe distance from gas lines (check local legislation to determine the mandated distance) Avoiding digging...
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Jan
13
What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless, and highly poisonous gas. It is a by-product of an incomplete combustion of any carbon-containing material (wood, coal, oil, gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas). Where is Carbon Monoxide a Hazard? Since carbon monoxide is formed by the incomplete combustion of...
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Jan
06
Additive manufacturing, also referred to as 3D printing, is an emerging technology that is anticipated to have a major impact on the trades, mining, and construction sectors. With new technology comes new potential safety hazards. Read on to ensure that you’re protected when using additive manufacturing technology. Personal Protective Equipment Airborne...
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Dec
23
One of the greatest safety hazards associated with working in an underground mine is the potential risk of exposure to hazardous gases. Mining applications can produce various types of hazardous gases, including carbon monoxide, methane, and nitrogen dioxide. Consequently, it is of extreme importance that mining operations have a reliable...
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Dec
16
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is apparel or gear designed to reduce a worker’s risk of injury or illness. PPE includes, but is not limited to, hard hats, safety goggles, respirators, and work boots. When PPE is ill-fitting, it can cause safety risks, for instance: coveralls that are too large can...
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Dec
09
Winter comes with a slew of driving hazards, including driving in icy conditions. Make sure you’re safe on the road, by following our easy tips for driving in icy conditions: Prepare for Driving in Icy Conditions Install winter tires on your vehicle Keep a bag of salt in your trunk...
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Dec
02
In the world of residential construction, nail guns are essential additions to a crew’s equipment. Caution should be taken when utilizing these powerful tools: nail guns can be very dangerous if used improperly. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) estimates that approximately 37,000 emergency visits occur in the United States...
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Nov
25
Frostbite (also known as cold burn) is caused by exposure to the extreme cold. It most commonly affects the nose, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can be extremely dangerous, and result in the loss of extremities, as well as have other damaging effects. Prevention Prevent the onset of frostbite by: Wearing...
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Nov
18
What is a Combustible Liquid? Combustible liquids, are liquids that ignite easily and burn extremely quickly. As defined in the construction standard of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association), they are: “any liquid having a flash point at or above 140°F and below 200°F”. What are some examples of Combustible...
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