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 Pneumatic Tools Posted on August 15, 2018 Giving Back Health and Safety The dangers of pneumatic tools differ from those of electric-powered equipment. Protect yourself by reviewing the hazards and prevention methods below. HAZARDS Operating at the incorrect pressure or flow can cause excessive force, resulting in serious injury. Air hoses that are the wrong size for the tool or in poor… Close Calls Posted on August 7, 2018 Giving Back Health and Safety A “close call”, near miss or accident without injury is easy to shrug off and forget. But, there is a danger in brushing off accidents that don’t hurt, harm or damage. When a “close call” happens, it should immediately send a red warning flag that something was wrong, unplanned, unexpected,… GOT WATER? Posted on July 31, 2018 Health and Safety We’ve all experienced it at some point when working or playing hard – fatigue sets in, your mouth feels dry and your legs are heavy and maybe you even get a headache. These are all common signs of dehydration. When you are working hard, body fluid is lost through sweat.… Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress Posted on July 19, 2018 Giving Back Health and Safety Many people are exposed to heat on the job, in both indoor and outdoor heat environments. Operations involving high air temperatures, radiant heat sources (e.g., sunlight, hot exhaust), high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects, or strenuous physical activities have a high potential for causing heat-related illness. Indoor workplaces with… BEAT THE HEAT!! Posted on July 16, 2018 Giving Back Health and Safety Summer can mean that the heat is on for many workers spending their days outdoors, in poorly-ventilated offices or dressed in heavy-duty protective clothing. People who work outdoors should ensure that they are protected against damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight that can cause skin cancer. Working in a hot… Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Fact Sheet Posted on June 19, 2018 Giving Back Health and Safety What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? PPE is equipment worn by a worker to minimize exposure to specific hazards. Examples of PPE include respirators, gloves, aprons, fall protection, and full body suits, as well as head, eye and foot protection. Using PPE is only one element in a complete hazard… WHMIS 2015 – An Overview Posted on June 1, 2018 Health and Safety WHMIS Overview WHMIS first came into effect on October 31, 1988. It was created to address the rights of Canadian workers, to know about health and safety hazards associated with chemicals that they use or may come in contact with in the workplace. In February 2015, Canada aligned WHMIS with… Safety Starts with Steel! Posted on May 29, 2018 Health and Safety Laying a foundation for worker safety truly starts from the ground up. Many workers don’t realize how important proper safety footwear is on the job. At Diversified Staffing, we consider them another important tool — a tool for your feet that helps combat workplace hazards and discomfort and fatigue. An… It’s flood season! Are you flood ready? Posted on May 15, 2018 Health and Safety Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in Canada. Take steps to protect your property. 10 Tips to make your home #FloodReady There are lots of things you can do to reduce potentially expensive damage from overland flooding. Some are relatively quick and easy. Put sealant around… Emergency Preparedness Week Posted on May 10, 2018 Health and Safety This year, Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is May 6-12, 2018. #EPWeek Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. It is a collaborative event undertaken by provincial and territorial emergency management organizations supporting activities at the local level, in concert with Public… prev 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 9 next
