Safety Industry News

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The need for unique women’s PPE

Is the “one size smaller” rule for women’s personal protective equipment adequate? Click to learn more

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Protecting outdoor workers from winter hazards

Important that staff are prepared for cold weather conditions Click to learn more

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Ironclad Performance Wear Launches World's First NFPA 2112 Flash Fire Glove

This glove was developed in response to a desperate need for an NFPA 2112 certified glove in the safety market....

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Stop Glasses From Fogging Up With a Band-Aid on Your Mask

We’ve covered a bunch of anti-fog hacks here ever since masks became commonplace, but a doctor recently tweeted an even...

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Workplaces and COVID-19: Occupational Health and Safety Considerations for Reopening and Operating During the Pandemic

The coronavirus disease, COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a rapidly evolving global risk that has already drastically changed the way...

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Work refusals and the COVID-19 pandemic

The current pandemic raises legitimate concerns around workplace safety, notably with regards to the refusal of unsafe work, which is...

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Suncor Research Being Used to Develop COVID-19 Antibody Test

Energy giant Suncor is joining the fight against COVID-19 by putting technology currently employed in its wastewater treatment processes to...

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COVID-19: Coquitlam company retools, will be first in Canada to produce N95 respirators

Jason Zanatta is saving lives, and saving jobs. The Coquitlam-based producer of pillows and dog beds is poised to become...

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Hayley Wickenheiser begins PPE drive

Hayley Wickenheiser can't believe how quickly her drive for personal protection equipment has come together. Click to learn more

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‘Team first’: Bauer Hockey making face shields for coronavirus fight

Bauer, one of North America’s top producers of hockey equipment, is putting its traditional business on ice to produce face...

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Why Are There Still So Many Fatal Workplace Falls?

Fall protection technology is effective in preventing fatalities, but a strong safety culture is needed as well. Here's how we...

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How to manage heat stress in the workplace

Heat-related illnesses are cause for concern, and with summer almost here, it’s time for a refresher on the best ways...