Why Working At Heights Training Is So Important
Working at Heights Training The introduction of mandatory working-at-heights training in Ontario resulted in a significant decrease in fall-from-height injuries among construction workers, as revealed by a survey conducted by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH). According to the study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, this decline was larger than that seen in other Canadian provinces [...]
Lifting And Back Care
Lifting properly is crucial for several reasons, including the prevention of injuries, maintaining good health, and ensuring efficiency in various physical activities. Here are some key points for lifting properly. B- ack Straight A -void Twisting C -lose to Body K- eep Smooth Back Straight Discs can tolerate larger compressive loads when the back is straight. Discs are [...]
Construction Propane Safety Tips
Construction sites regularly use portable propane gas heaters of varying sizes to keep workers warm. Some of these are placed in large, open spaces, but some heaters are also used in smaller, enclosed spaces. In addition to propane heaters being a fire hazard, they are also a hazard because of carbon monoxide emissions. Propane gas by itself is odourless however [...]
Starting a CPR and First Aid Training Club at your School or Workplace
CPR and first aid training are a necessity in a world where being prepared can make all the difference. Imagine being prepared and confident enough to act quickly and appropriately in a medical emergency, perhaps even saving a life. This is the fundamental goal of CPR and first aid training—to equip people with the knowledge to act quickly in life-or-death [...]
Minimize Stress Or Discomfort In Thermal Working Conditions:
Maintaining constant thermal conditions in the offices is important. Even minor deviation from comfort may be stressful and affect performance and safety. Workers already under stress are less tolerant of uncomfortable conditions. Because everyone reacts differently to varying levels of heat, there never will be a perfect room temperature. A generally agreed consensus based upon a wide range of studies [...]
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