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EXTRA! EXTRA! DIVERSIFIED STAFFING SERVICES IS NOW COR CERTIFIED

Posted on February 13, 2019 Uncategorised

It is with great pleasure that we take this opportunity to announce that Diversified Staffing Services has been accredited with COR Workplace Safety Certificate of Recognition towards our health and safety program. A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who have successfully developed and implemented a health and safety…

Winter Safety Tips

Posted on January 18, 2019 Uncategorised

Winter is coming and with it, the potential for slips, trips, and falls. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), over 42,000 workplace injuries are due to fall accidents. The majority of these, or about 66%, are same level falls due to slips and trips. The…

Communication and Safety

Posted on January 4, 2019 Uncategorised

Importance of Communication Safety Talk Proper communications is crucial for a job to run safely and efficiently. When communications is insufficient or missing totally there can be many negative consequences for employees and the company as a whole. Recognizing the communication tools for work tasks and the work environment is…

Seasons Greetings from Diversified Staffing in Edmonton!

Posted on November 26, 2018 Uncategorised

Not a Big Deal Until it is!

Posted on November 20, 2018 Uncategorised

Not a Big Deal Until it is Most of us have heard of the saying “it is not a big deal until it is”. Whether it is related to production or safety, there are always issues that are recognized, but nothing is done to correct them in a timely matter.…

PPE AND WHMIS

Posted on September 10, 2018 Uncategorised

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment or clothing worn to minimize exposure to hazards in the workplace. PPE does not remove or reduce workplace hazards and does not replace effective engineering or administrative control methods such as substitution or ventilation. PPE is the last line of defense when the hazard cannot…

Pick Up Tips, The right way to lift objects!

Posted on August 29, 2018 Uncategorised

Lifting, handling, or carrying objects at work can result in musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), including sprains, strains and other injuries. The risk of injury increases when bending, twisting, heavy loads, and awkward postures are involved. Effective ergonomic controls can reduce the risk and prevent injuries. Are you following safe lifting practices? The…

Working Outdoors

Posted on July 16, 2018 Uncategorised

No sooner does summer arrive then weather stations are issuing heat advisories. For some workers, the heat is a serious occupational hazard. The human body is usually good at maintaining its ideal temperature of 37 C. At any time of year and in various circumstances, the body produces its own…

Heat Exhaustion

Posted on June 14, 2018 Uncategorised

Working in the heat and doing heavy physical work can affect the body’s cooling system. If your body is unable to cool itself, you can experience heat stress. If heat stress is not treated in the early stages, more serious conditions, such as heat exhaustion, can develop. In heat exhaustion,…

“Preserving your summer”

Posted on June 6, 2018 Uncategorised

Hurry up and read this!… but take your time. As business persons our days are often filled with lists to do and we routinely rush through these tasks. Let’s face it – time flies! And how often have you anticipated the warm summer days only at the end of it…