5 quick tips for better office ergonomics
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John Lindsay likes helping people who are in a pinch. “I operate off the seat of my pants, but I never fail to...
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There are four major routes of entry chemicals can follow: Inhalation (breathing) Absorption (skin contact) Ingestion (eating) Injection How a chemical enters your body: Breathing is the most common...
Read MoreThe Top 3 Ways the Internet of Things Can Keep You on Schedule, on Budget and Compliant
Have you ever written down a note to yourself that’s super important on a Post-it, only to lose that Post-it and forget everything?...
Read MoreLifting is part of the job. Back injuries shouldn’t be.
Did you know that 80 per cent of work-related back injuries are a result of manual materials handling (MMH)? Lifting is common in...
Read MoreWhy Your Workplace Needs a Health and Safety Committee
Would your workers know what to do if they observed a risk in the workplace? Do they know who to go to in...
Read MoreOccupational Cancer: Are You at Risk?
What are you exposed to while on the job? As millions of Canadians head into work each day, the Ontario Cancer Research Centre...
Read MoreRespirator Fit Testing Tips and Tricks: Basic Trouble Shooting
If you’ve ever performed QNFT (quantitative) respirator fit testing, you know that the process can sometimes be challenging and interspersed with occasional failed...
Read MorePeracetic Acid: The hazardous chemical used in the food industry that no one wants to talk about
Chemists always seem to come with up new chemicals and new uses. One that’s quickly gaining popularity is peracetic acid, or PAA. PAA...
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