Levitt-Safety Blog

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO – SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 – Belco Safety Products is now part of the Levitt-Safety organization. The combination brings together Belco’s longstanding expertise in prescription safety eyewear, optical servic...

For many Canadian businesses, wildfire smoke is no longer a rare seasonal disruption. It has become an operational and occupational health concern that can affect outdoor workers, transportation networks, facilities, warehouses, industri...

Gastec gas detection tubes remain one of the most versatile solutions for gas monitoring across industrial environments. With options available for more than 300 gases, they provide broad application coverage in a compact, field-ready fo...

February is Heart Month in Canada. This month is about focusing on the importance of cardiovascular health and how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Maintaining a safe, productive workplace often depends on quick, reliable screening.  The SoToxa Oral Fluid Mobile Test System is designed for rapid drug screening and detection in oral fluid. Oral fluid is becoming increasingly pop...

Effective communication in data centres is crucial for both safety and productivity, especially given the high noise levels generated by servers and cooling systems. Excessive noise can impair cognitive functions, hinder communication, a...

This guest blog, contributed by our partners at ION Science, takes a deep dive into the technical aspects of photoionization detection (PID). While it's more technical than our usual content, it's packed with valuable information...

Each year heat related illnesses pose a serious threat to workers. Heat stress can escalate quickly, leaving workers vulnerable, supervisors unaware, and companies exposed to costly consequences. The is of particular concern for workers ...

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) represent a significant concern for workers across various industries. From construction sites to office desks, the wear and tear on muscles, bones, and joints can lead to chronic pain and long-term disab...

What is Vibration? Vibration, the oscillatory motion of an object around a reference position, is a fundamental concept that impacts a broad spectrum of physical contexts. Its influence is felt in engineering, environmental science, and ...

The summer heat can be brutal, especially in workplaces where employees are exposed to extremely high temperatures and humidity. To ensure workers' health and safety, it's crucial to provide them with the right equipment and tech...

Heat stress affects hundreds of Canadian workers every year. According to the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada), an estimated 220 workers in Canada and the United States die each year because of occupational heat str...