Levitt-Safety Blog

In every decision we make, we bring the finest products to you. At Levitt-Safety, we are driven to assist each of our customers with their safety requirements. We're dedicated to delivering top-quality products, emphasizing performan...

Turnarounds and shutdowns are essential for equipment maintenance, upgrades, and longevity in industrial plants. However, these operations come with inherent risks, particularly when it comes to chemical exposure. Chemical accidents duri...

Despite the current humidity, the chilly Canadian winter is just around the corner. Don't wait until it's too late – start planning your winter PPE and equipment now. Recent disruptions in supply chains could make ordering ...

This was the question asked to some of us this past July. Why are we, a health and safety company, heading off to the races?! Sometimes, newer employees, veteran ones too, as well as customers, well-versed in our participation at the Hon...

The cause of heat stress in underground mining: Underground mining is hot, humid work. For every kilometre a miner goes underground, the air temperature increases by 10 degrees Celsius. Air compresses and heats as it flows down the mine ...

Recently, the mine rescue season concluded, marking a significant milestone for the mining industry and its partners. After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Mine Rescue competitions made a triumphant return, bringing...

As a trusted Canadian health and safety distribution and service company, Levitt-Safety prioritizes the well-being and safety of all workers. In our previous blog PPE for Women: Real Solutions to keep all workers safe , we highlighted th...

As the summer season approaches, bringing pleasant weather and outdoor activities, it is crucial to raise awareness about the potential health and safety hazards associated with crystalline silica dust in both personal and workplace envi...

Mining is one of Canada’s most important economic sectors. As one of the largest mining nations in the world, Canada is among the top ten producers of several commodity metals and minerals. Canada is home to a thriving mining indus...

Our team at Levitt-Safety is proud to be named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the eleventh consecutive year. For over a decade, we have worked hard to identify industry trends, provide unique solutions to industrial safet...

Hundreds of workers in Canada are affected by heat stress every year. According to the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada), an estimated 220 workers in Canada and the U.S. die each year from occupational heat stress. H...

Eye protection comes in many forms, like safety glasses and goggles, face shields, welding helmets, and even full-face respirators. Now we’re taking it a step further by highlighting our prescription safety eyewear program and expl...