Category: Health and Safety Diversified Staffing Health and Safety Search Search for: Categories Benefits Business Client Events Giving Back Health and Safety Human Resources Payroll Personal Advice Uncategorised New Years Winter Safety Tips Posted on January 3, 2020 Health and Safety The inevitable winter ice and snow just makes a more hazardous environment that could increase the risk of injuries. Canadians will have snow and ice to deal with at home and at work. Prevent slips, trips, and falls this winter season. Keep these safety tips in mind while navigating through… 7 tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season Posted on December 19, 2019 Health and Safety 7 tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season: Choose a fresh Christmas tree, not a dry one. Set it up in a container of water and add more water as required. A dry tree is a fire hazard, so keep your tree fresh and moist. 2. If you think… Cold Stress: Your Winter Safety Guide Posted on November 25, 2019 Health and Safety What is Cold Stress? Cold stress occurs when the temperature of the skin, as well as that of the internal body (core temperature) drops below the normal range. If the body is unable to warm itself, this may cause tissue damage and possibly death. Factors That Increase the Risk of… An Industrial Tale Posted on November 21, 2019 Health and Safety Personal Advice Have you been working in trades, construction, or general labour for an extended period of time and are still struggling to find a consistent, full time position? Have you ever considered the opportunities that arise with a temporary position? One of our previous Industrial Temp workers had not given it… Five Tips to Effectively Protect Your Hands Against The Cold Posted on November 15, 2019 Health and Safety Trades working outside all year long know from experience that their hands are more vulnerable to the cold and its resulting damages. As the skin of the hand is thin with a high concentration of blood vessels, they can get cold very easily, resulting in loss of their mobility, and… Winter Hazards and How to Avoid Them! Posted on November 8, 2019 Health and Safety The winter season brings cold temperatures and often times severe weather conditions that create many hazards for individuals working in these conditions. Even if you work indoors, winter weather still poses many hazards for you such as driving into work in bad weather or walking through an icy parking lot… Shovelling Snow Safety Talk Posted on November 5, 2019 Health and Safety Winter weather brings many hazards for those individuals who have to experience it where they live and work. Whether it is driving in poor conditions or having to clear snow, any task done in winter weather conditions often results in a higher chance of injury. One winter weather work task that can… Are You Looking For Work? Posted on October 21, 2019 Business Health and Safety We are currently recruiting for experienced candidates (must be 18+): Experienced Flaggers Certified Fall Arrest Certified Forklift Drivers Raymond Reach Order Pickers ProServe Certified Servers Snow Removal Warehousing Construction-General Labour Diversified Staffing Services is a recruitment agency with positions that range from contract assignments to permanent positions. We… Proper Protective Clothing for Winter Posted on October 7, 2019 Health and Safety Protect Yourself Against the Cold It is important to remember to take proper precautions at work to keep yourself warm and safe during the winter months. Proper protective clothing is the key to keeping yourself safe in the workplace if you are exposed to outdoor conditions. What are some additional… Workplace Fire Safety Posted on October 4, 2019 Health and Safety Make It Your Business To Know Fire can break out anywhere, including where you work. Each year numerous fires in the workplace cause injury and property loss. If a fire started in your office or in the building where you work, would you know what to do? Do you know… prev 1 2 3 4 … 9 next
