According to The Mesothelioma Center, asbestos exposure is the leading cause of work-related deaths in Canada. Over the last century, countless lives have been lost due to the hazardous nature of asbestos. Many countries have banned its use, including Canada, which passed the legislation in 2018. Silica—another carcinogenic compound—has been dubbed “the next asbestos” because of its similar
Canada is known for its extreme, cold weather. With many areas covered in snow all year round, health and safety around ice and ice-covered water are paramount. With lakes and other water bodies freezing over during the winter season, one has to be particularly careful about working on or near ice-covered water.
There are certain jobs that put the safety of an individual more at risk than other jobs. As an employee, knowing that your job has an element of risk involved can be particularly unsettling. That’s where the employer should come in as it’s their responsibility to look for ways to create a safer workplace consistently.
For most people, their hands are the most commonly used part of their bodies while they’re at work. They are used to perform both the simplest and most complex of tasks. However, employers and employees alike are guilty of underestimating the importance of hand safety.
First aid training is extremely important for both employees and employers. In many situations, providing basic first aid can even save a life. First aid training will enable you to treat your child or a loved one in case of a minor injury without getting overwhelmed.
Construction sites are very dangerous to work at, because of the multiple safety hazards that are present in every corner. These include ladder and climbing hazards, heavy equipment, mishandling, and crowded working zones.
By the time a Canadian reaches 40 years of age, there’s a 50 percent chance they will—or have had—a mental illness. The Canadian workforce amounts to 18 million people, out of which, 3.6 million Canadian are likely to suffer from mental health issues which can result into severe consequences. The need to develop policies that
Workers exposed to indoor and outdoor heat for prolonged periods of time, are at the risk of developing heat stress. From getting heat exhaustion to suffering from heat cramps and stroke, heat stress shouldn’t be taken lightly.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, around 10 people die each day by committing suicide. It’s the 9th leading cause of death in the country and is listed as a major cause of preventable deaths. Almost 90% of the people who take their life had mental health illnesses. Research shows that the biggest risk
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a common first-aid procedure performed on a person whose heart has gone into cardiac arrest. The arrest causes the pulse and breathing to stop and can cause serious damage to the brain and the heart. CPR techniques are aimed at protecting vital organs by performing rhythmic pumping until the body
5 things that warrant evacuating a building.
