Levitt-Safety Blog

A practical guide to what fire blankets can do, what they cannot do, and how to prepare for an emergency Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing sharply. By mid-August 2026, Toronto Fire Services had responded to 85 incidents, a 40 per ...

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 ...

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...

The REACT platform and WES3 system provide real-time fire, emergency, and safety alerts for worksites. With GPS tracking, mobile integration, and automated workflows, these solutions transform how teams manage site safety and respond to ...

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...

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