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CELL PHONE SAFETY Blog
February 14, 2017

CELL PHONE SAFETY

Mark spoke with the staff, well the ones that were able to get her through the storm, yesterday.  The conversation surrounded cell phone safety and highlighted the dangers of using a cell phone on the job. Distracted driving is not the only danger of a cell phone.  Mark cited an…
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MISSING THE GROUND Blog
February 6, 2017

MISSING THE GROUND

This morning, as every week starts, Mark gathers the staff for a weekly safety talk.  This week, it was about electricity, particularly, the ground. Staff were reminded to always inspect power tools before using them.  If there are signs of damage or wear, these must be repaired properly before work…
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Two Years Safe Blog
January 31, 2017

Two Years Safe

On Friday, January 27th, 2017 we recognized our previous achievement of two years safe, marked January 18th of this year with a steak dinner  and a commemorative gift for the staff. Late morning brought the BBQs around to the back door as Iris, Gary & Heather started cooking steaks.  In…
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SKID STEER SAFETY Blog
October 11, 2016

SKID STEER SAFETY

This morning, fresh off of Thanksgiving dinner(s), our staff gathered to talk about skid steer safety in the factory.  Mark made everyone aware that you are never to operate a skid steer from outside the operator compartment.  Operators are always to seated when operating the controls.   Mark prepared a…
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STOP, DROP & ROLL Blog
September 19, 2016

STOP, DROP & ROLL

This morning, Safety Mark addressed a very clear and present danger to many of our staff, the possibility that clothing may catch fire.  Given that our staff, in all sectors face these hazards daily that could present a threat, it only seemed natural to talk about it. At first, the…
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COMPRESSED AIR Blog
September 6, 2016

COMPRESSED AIR

This may seem an unusual topic to tackle for safety, but it is a very real threat. It's not Monday, but this morning, we pick up after the Labour Day holiday.  Mark explained the reason for today's subject matter.  Compressed air can cause very serious heath hazards when allied directly…
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Clamp Safety Blog
August 22, 2016

Clamp Safety

In the day-to-day work of a welder, clamps are common place, essential tools and used constantly.  While Safety Mark is out on a course, Jeff stepped in to give the staff a Safety Talk today.  We thought it best to go over some safety tips surrounding clamps to avoid any…
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Welder’s Flash Blog
August 15, 2016

Welder’s Flash

This week, Safety Mark took the staff aside to talk about a very present danger in our environment, welder’s flash.  Welder’s flash is caused but the UV radiation over a broad range of wavelengths given off by a walking arc.  He advised that certain types of UV radiation can produce…
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HEAT STRESS Blog
July 19, 2016

HEAT STRESS

Since even Canada is heating up right now, Mark took the staff aside to talk about the dangers of working in the heat and how to avoid any health issues from it. Mark advised everyone of the following tips: Wear light, loose fitting clothing as they absorb less heat from…
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