Michael Douglas
National Manager, Market Segments
What’s the difference between ‘explosion-proof’ and ‘intrinsically safe’ equipment?
What do intrinsically safe and explosion-proof mean? Intrinsically safe equipment limits thermal and electrical energy to prevent the possibility of ignition. This could mean...
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Julie McFater
Director of Marketing
The hierarchy of safety controls (with examples)
The hierarchy of safety controls outlines the order of steps you should take to minimize or eliminate a hazard in your workplace. It’s...
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Tony Guarino
National Manager - Training, Consulting & Rental
Building a fire? Make sure you’re not making this dangerous mistake.
What is pressure-treated wood? “Pressure-treated” wood is any lumber that has been treated with chemicals to improve its durability. To treat the wood, lumber...
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Julie McFater
Director of Marketing
What’s the difference between TRIF, TRIR and DART and why do they matter?
What is TRIR? TRIR stands for Total Recordable Incident Rate. It is also often referred to as TRIF/TRIFR (Total Recordable Incident Frequency/Rate). This is...
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Julie McFater
Director of Marketing
ABCs of Safety: your ultimate list of safety acronyms
In the safety industry there are a lot of phrases, abbreviations and acronyms to keep up with. Let us make your life easier....
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Michael Douglas
National Manager, Market Segments
Can workers refuse “uncomfortable” respirators? New CSA standard says yes.
“Respirator comfort is an important factor in wearer acceptance. Respirators with greater wearer acceptance are more likely to be worn appropriately.” — CAN/CSA-Z94.4-18 As...
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