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Forklift Safety: Load Lifting Tips

Forklift Safety: Load Lifting Tips What’s so difficult about using a forklift? Operating a forklift may seem like an easy, simple thing to do, but if not done properly, significant injuries and damage can occur. If you are not properly trained to operate a forklift, you are exposing yourself and others to significant and unnecessary risk. Below are some helpful …

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Air Quality a Main Reason for Respirator Mask Fit Testing

Respirator Mask Fit Testing and Training Workers across the country are exposed to air-born contaminants every day. From harsh chemicals to dust, dirt, and metal shavings, people have to contend with these conditions, in order to complete tasks correctly and efficiently. For years, the air quality of a workplace was not a cause of concern, but this is no longer …

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Respirator Mask Fit Testing FAQ’s

Respirator Mask Fit Testing FAQ’s Over the years, our office staff and trainers have come across a whole array of questions related to 3M mask fit testing. We have found that when our clients try to research this topic, there is not a lot of information available. So, we have compiled a detailed list of Respirator Mask Fit Testing FAQ’s. …

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Forklift Use in the Workplace

Canada is a country that prides itself on business growth and development. Thousands of businesses are started every year, providing products, services, and jobs to Canadians from coast to coast. According to the Government of Canada, in 2013 there were 1,107,540 registered businesses throughout the country! With business growth comes industry growth, as companies vie for the attention of consumers …

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Propane: The Cleaner Alternative Fuel

February is expected to be one of the coldest month’s that we have seen this winter, meaning that individuals and businesses will be looking to invest in alternative fuels, such as propane, for personal and professional use. Propane, one of the cleanest burning fuels available to consumers, is quickly becoming a popular alternative to gasoline, diesel, oil and coal. With …

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WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

This article was originally posted by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Click here to view the original source. WHMIS 2015 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS 2015 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is new. Since 1988, WHMIS has been Canada’s hazard communication system for workplace chemicals. It is a national system implemented through interlocking federal, provincial and territorial legislation …