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01/19/2024

Is using a snow blower safer than shovelling?

While less strenuous than shovelling, there are precautions to take to lower the risk of discomfort and injuries among workers: https://ow.ly/arq150QqYxg

02/12/2023

Working Safely with Chemicals

Working safely with chemicals includes understanding their hazards, such as being flammable, explosive or corrosive. Learn more: http://ow.ly/FpYF50MKvZz

04/28/2022

April 28 is a time to remember

04/28/2022

April 28th is the day to remember all those who have lost their lives at work.

Following a workplace tragedy, many families would say that every day is a day of mourning. It’s especially true in the early days following a fatality, but the aftermath of a serious injury or an occupational illness, too, are filled with grief at the loss of life, of expectations, of hopes, of a...

04/21/2022

Extremely concerning.

Less than 20 per cent of Canadian businesses offer safety and orientation programs that are legally required for new workers across the country, according to a new survey. One labour law experts calls that a "shocking finding" that shows "widespread lawbreaking."

06/28/2016

Nova Scotia reports fewer injuries overall, but more work time lost

http://highpointsafety.com/nova-scotia-reports-fewer-injuries-overall-but-more-work-time-lost/

Nova Scotia reports fewer injuries overall, but more work time lost

06/27/2016

Heat Stress

http://highpointsafety.com/heat-stress/

Each year thousands of employees suffer the adverse effects of Heat Stress. Whether they work outdoors under the hot summer sun or indoors with equipment and machinery that give off high levels of heat, workers need to know how to recognize and prevent heat stress and other heat-related health probl...