Workplace Safety

  • Things To Know About Transferring Flammables and Corrosives Safely
    Things To Know About Transferring Flammables and Corrosives Safely

    When it comes to transferring flammable and corrosive materials, safety is of utmost importance. These materials can pose significant hazards if not handled properly, so being informed and prepared is essential. Below are some key things to know about transferring flammables and corrosives safely: Use Appropriate Containers Using the right container is critical when transferring […]... Learn more

  • How To Neutralize Battery Acid Safely
    How To Neutralize Battery Acid Safely

    Battery acid, or sulfuric acid, is a highly corrosive substance that can cause serious harm if not handled properly. If you come in contact with battery acid, it’s important to neutralize it as quickly and safely as possible. Here are the steps for neutralizing battery acid: Wear Protective Gear Before handling battery acid, having the […]... Learn more

  • 49 CFR Lithium Battery Regulations Revised for Air Transport
    49 CFR Lithium Battery Regulations Revised for Air Transport

    Due to their unique challenges to safety in the air transportation environment, transporting lithium batteries safely by air has been an ongoing concern. Unlike most other hazardous materials, lithium batteries have a dual chemical and electrical hazard. If involved in a fire, this combination of risks can create a scenario that exceeds the fire suppression […]... Learn more

  • How a Safety Consultant Can Improve Workplace Safety and Help Manage Your Risk
    How a Safety Consultant Can Improve Workplace Safety and Help Manage Your Risk

    Is your workplace as safe from hazards and injuries as it could be? Does your workplace comply with all federal, provincial, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations? The top priority of every employer should be guaranteeing the safety of employees in the workplace. Every workplace presents risks, regardless of the location or […]... Learn more

  • The Top Ten OSHA Violations in The Workplace and How To Avoid Them!
    The Top Ten OSHA Violations in The Workplace and How To Avoid Them!

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a list of the most-cited violations of its standards across all industries every year. OSHA publishes the list to caution employers so they can make efforts to locate and restore identified hazards communicated in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Many preventable injuries, illnesses, and […]... Learn more

  • What is a CAS number, how is it assigned and why it’s so important?

    What is a CAS number? CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) also known as CASRN is a registry of chemical identification numbers maintained by the American Chemical Society. Although ceramic materials are generally minerals or processed minerals rather than chemicals, most do have numbers in the system. Currently there are over 182 million CAS registration numbers that have […]... Learn more

  • Spill Response: The Seven Critical Steps
    Spill Response: The Seven Critical Steps

    When teaching employees to respond to spills, a lot of time is spent sharing tricks of the trade and discussing the details of the equipment commonly used during spill response. However, it is equally important to step back and be confident that employees also understand the proper sequence of responding to spills and how the […]... Learn more

  • Risks Involved in Refilling Single-Use TC-39M/DOT-39 (Non-Refillable) Propane Cylinders
    Risks Involved in Refilling Single-Use TC-39M/DOT-39 (Non-Refillable) Propane Cylinders

    More and more Canadians purchase small, non-refillable propane cylinders yearly for heating and cooking during outdoor activities and torch fuel use. It is estimated that 2.2 million single-use cylinders are consumed annually in Canada. Refilling single-use propane cylinders — such as those typically used with camp stoves — is prohibited by British Columbia laws. The practice […]... Learn more

  • How To Dispose of And Recycle Batteries
    How To Dispose of And Recycle Batteries

    There has been a considerable increase in the demand for batteries and the evolution and history of the battery. This demand stems from billions of people carrying electronics that consume electricity. These electronics include cell phones, laptops, and digital cameras. So, whether it is a rechargeable cell phone battery, a standard alkaline AA battery, or […]... Learn more

  • Understanding The Cost of Workplace Injury: Why Training is Important
    Understanding The Cost of Workplace Injury: Why Training is Important

    The last few years during and post-COVID-19 have been tough on the economy, especially on small businesses. Business owners are working with tighter budgets and are cutting or reducing many activities or programs that don’t directly benefit the bottom line. What to cut and what to keep? Undoubtedly, this is a tricky balancing act for […]... Learn more