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Gas Storage Blog
August 15, 2017

Gas Storage

This week Mark discussed the proper storage of gasses in the facility.  All compressed gasses are to be securely stored - never leave a compressed gas bottle free standing!  Further, inert gasses and and explosive gasses are never to be stored together except when in use. To ensure no accidents…
Laulie Savard
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PPE in the Work Place Blog
August 10, 2017

PPE in the Work Place

As Monday was a holiday here in New Brunswick, we kicked off the work week with a Tuesday morning safety talk on the importance of personal protective equipment!  While it is important to wear PPE in a potentially harmful situation, finding the RIGHT PPE for the job is even more…
Laulie Savard
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS Blog
July 18, 2017

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

This week Mark discussed Safety Data Sheets – in our industry, we follow the Globally Harmonized System.  GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and the data sheets mentioned previously.   Canada transitioned to this system because world markets had several…
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HEAT STRESS Blog
July 10, 2017

HEAT STRESS

During this time of year, heat stress becomes a prevalent issue not only outdoors but in the workplace as well! As you go about your work day, please keep in mind the following heat stress symptoms: Lack of concentration Inability to make decisions Making mistakes you do not normally make…
Laulie Savard
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SAFETY EYEWEAR Blog
June 20, 2017

SAFETY EYEWEAR

Mark chose to discuss eyewear safety in the workplace this past Monday, as this is a topic that is extremely important in our facility! To ensure safety in any work area, remember to check your work station for potential eye hazards – if there is a safeguard missing, stop the…
Laulie Savard
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THE RIPPLE EFFECT Blog
June 14, 2017

THE RIPPLE EFFECT

This week Mark focused on the importance of safety awareness in the work place.  To sum up this week’s Safety Talk, our decisions at work directly affect those around us, a phenomenon otherwise known as the “Ripple Effect.”  One’s family, co-workers and customers may all experience the effects of one…
Laulie Savard
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BLOOD PRESSURE Blog
June 1, 2017

BLOOD PRESSURE

Monday, May 29th,  Mark discussed the risk of heart disease during our weekly Safety Talk.  Some of the common factors that contribute to heart disease are: Smoking Obesity High Blood Pressure Sedentary Lifestyle Diabetes To bring awareness and help combat heart disease, we will be providing a free blood pressure…
Laulie Savard
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SAFETY BBQ Blog
May 25, 2017

SAFETY BBQ

So, we had to hold off on the celebrations of NAOSH week for a little bit because sometimes it is hard to get everybody in the same place at the same time.  But on May 16th, we managed to gather the staff together at lunch time and do what it…
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