Levitt-Safety Blog

Head protection is undergoing one of its most significant changes in decades. Traditional Type 1 hard hats remain widely used across Canadian construction sites, but they are designed primarily to protect against impacts to the top of th...

The chilly Canadian winter is just around the corner despite the current humidity. As the winter season approaches, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in cold environments becomes paramount. Winter PPE (Personal Protective Equ...

Eye protection is a standard part of workplace PPE programs, but compliance challenges persist across many industrial environments. The issue is usually not awareness. Most workers understand the importance of protecting their eyes. The ...

When the work changes, your helmet should too From changing environments to different task demands, workers need head protection that can do more than stay in place. RZRBack™ is a Canadian-made industrial safety helmet designed for...

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) is an independent research institute working to ensure that Canadian workplaces are safe, productive, and sustainable and that employee well-being is protected.

Women’s PPE (personal protective equipment) is essential for ensuring proper fit, comfort, and protection in the workplace. However, many women across industries like construction, manufacturing, mining, and utilities are still iss...

Winter work safety solutions   Winter conditions create opportunities to enhance worker safety by using the right equipment and protective gear. Crews can stay productive, comfortable and safe throughout the season.

This post is going to be your best friend this winter. We outline the best winter work gloves by category and explain what you need to look for when working outdoors in cold Canadian weather. Best winter work gloves by category: Best ove...

Are you looking for info on picking the best flashlight? Then you've come to the right post! You'll learn about: what makes a flashlight bright the best battery option, and the highest performing light types.

When PPE planning stops at gloves, safety gaps emerge. These gaps can lead to preventable injuries—even in roles where incidental arm contact with hazards is highly likely. Despite clear risks, protective sleeves remain one of the ...

Over a third of workplace hand injuries involve cuts and often occur because workers are wearing the wrong hand protection—or worse, no hand protection! Unfortunately, the countless options on the market can make it difficult to ch...

Choosing an appropriate chemical suit for your job can seem like a daunting task. And, with hundreds of options available, it can be hard to know where to start. You might think suiting up in the highest level of protection is the surest...