While the benefits of psychological safety are well established, a new survey suggests how leaders, by developing specific skills, can create a safer and higher-performance work environment. Click to learn more
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Trends in Health & Safety 2021
Most of the trends in 2021 are coloured by the biggest story of 2020. COVID-19 invaded all our lives with lockdowns, social distancing, everyone wearing masks, and sometimes gloves. Not all trends are related to COVID-19, but that will continue to make things interesting in 2021. Click to learn more
read moreAvoid Cold Stress
As winter approaches, one thing outdoor workers should know about is the “cold stress equation.” According to OSHA, low temperatures plus wind speed and wetness equals injuries and illnesses. Click to learn more
read moreThe need for unique women’s PPE
Is the “one size smaller” rule for women’s personal protective equipment adequate? Click to learn more
read moreProtecting outdoor workers from winter hazards
Important that staff are prepared for cold weather conditions Click to learn more
read moreIronclad 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. Workers in hazardous locations that are at risk for lethal flash fire exposure – such as chemical processing plants, petrochemical refineries and drilling platforms – are required to wear FR garments certified to NFPA 2112:2018…
read moreStop 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 simpler one than folding the top of the mask, using a piece of tissue, or coating your lenses with anti-fog spray. It’s a band-aid. Click to learn more
read moreWorkplaces 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 we live and work. As restrictions ease and workplaces reopen across Canada, more workers are returning to work and workplaces may become important sites of community transmission. Preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in workplaces will…
read moreWork 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 a fundamental right held by workers. Click to learn more
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