Canadian company, Eldorado Gold Corporation, announced yesterday that a worker was killed on site in Greece on the morning of August 28, 2017. The contracted employee was clearing trees at... read more →
Health and Safety
A collapse at an underground mine lead to the death of three workers in South Africa. The collapsed, caused by seismic activity, occurred approximately 3,1000 metres underground at the Kusasalethu Mine... read more →
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),... read more →
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... read more →
What is an Emergency Action Plan? An emergency action plan is used to inform and prepare personnel of potential emergencies that may occur on site, as well as, proper procedures and... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
What is a Company Forklift Safety Evaluation? A forklift safety evaluation is a document that indicates if a forklift operator is complying with rules and regulation and if they are following... read more →
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... read more →