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As Diversified Staffing Services heads into the winter season, we want to ensure that all of our candidates working outdoor jobs are safe! Below are some tips and tricks to conquer the cold. Make sure to bring all the necessary items for working outdoors: Winter Jacket Winterized Steel Toe Boots Snow Pants Gloves/Mitts Ear Muffs …

Key elements of WHMIS 2015 WHMIS 2015 divides hazardous products into two major hazard groups: • Physical hazards • Health hazards GHS also defines an environmental hazards group. This group (and its classes) was not adopted in WHMIS 2015 since it is beyond the direct scope of WHMIS legislation (i.e., workplaces). The physical and health …

WHMIS 2015 – Get Trained Today! Did you know that Diversified Staffing offers FREE WHMIS 2015 Training & Certification? Stop by one of our offices today to get certified! 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 …

  Our Hands at Work The hand is the part of the body most often injured and these injuries are sometimes difficult to heal. Hand injuries are preventable. By identifying hazards and developing safety measures, you and your employer can prevent your hands from being among the 500,000 injured in Canada every year. Think of …

    It’s important to choose protective clothing that is suitable for the temperature, the work you will be doing, and the physical exertion that is required by the task. COLD-WEATHER TIPS Warm clothing can help prevent a number of cold-weather hazards, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Cold temperatures can also reduce your mental alertness …

Dress warmly and stay dry to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite Signs and Treatment: Skin becomes pale, hard and numb. Fingers, hands, toes, feet, ears, and nose are usually affected. If frostbite occurs: Move to a warm dry area and remove any clothing that fits tight and will limit blood flow. Do not rub skin …

Eye injuries in the workplace are surprisingly common: every day, 700 Canadian workers sustain eye injuries on the job, often resulting in lost time and, in some cases, either temporary or permanent vision loss. This figure is sobering given that the majority of eye injuries are preventable. In this section you can learn about safety …

Fire Safety Tips For The Office An office fire can be devastating, resulting in the loss of life, jobs, property and information. It can lead to business interruption or even permanent closure. Offices are loaded with combustibles: carpeting, draperies, papers, books, wood and upholstered furniture, plastic laminate, vinyl-fabric-covered furniture, wood panelling, as well as electrically …

  October is National Fire Safety Month, and there’s no better time to increase fire safety awareness in your workplace. Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment. Place oily rags in a covered metal container. This waste must be properly disposed of …