Workplace Safety

  • How Exposure to Mercury Impacts You and Your Body
    How Exposure to Mercury Impacts You and Your Body

    Mercury is one of nature’s most toxic heavy metals and is found in air, water, and soil. If present, it starts to impact our health when in direct contact with this metal through physical contact, breathing or intake. This exposure can lead to neurological, cardiovascular (heart-related), digestive, hormonal, and dermatological (skin-related) issues. Mercury has no […]... Learn more

  • 5 Consequences of Mismanaging Hazardous Waste
    5 Consequences of Mismanaging Hazardous Waste

    5 Consequences of Mismanaging Hazardous Waste  Managing hazardous waste properly is essential to the success of your business. However, handling explosives, gases, and other dangerous substances is not easy. Mismanagement of these materials can compromise workers’ safety and security, possibly exposing employees to explosions, spills, and other situations that could be life-threatening. Apart from these […]... Learn more

  • Does GHS Require Product Testing for Hazard Classification?
    Does GHS Require Product Testing for Hazard Classification?

    Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors must update how they classify and communicate the hazards of their products under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of SDS and Label authoring. It is mandatory to label products and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that convey the dangers for anyone who purchases, receives, or uses the product. In addition, […]... Learn more

  • The Importance Of Proper Workplace Safety Inspections
    The Importance Of Proper Workplace Safety Inspections

    Safety is a serious consideration for any company. When workers see a company making an effort to inspect a workplace frequently, it increases the awareness and existence of a safety positive culture, as well as indicates a company cares about the well-being of its workers. Involving workers in such inspections increases their participation and desire […]... Learn more

  • The Difference Between Workplace Incidents And Workplace Accidents?
    The Difference Between Workplace Incidents And Workplace Accidents?

    With so much of our lives spent working, from the office to construction sites, we must understand the significance of health and safety in the workplace. Safety is an essential factor for all businesses, with a joint effort between employers, employees, and contractors to ensure everyone’s well-being. Suppose you’re a casual observer of workplace safety […]... Learn more

  • Is Your Workplace Prepared to Handle Emergencies?
    Is Your Workplace Prepared to Handle Emergencies?

    Is your workplace prepared for a terrorist attack? What about sudden fires – are you capable enough to deal with them? What if someone is at the edge of mortality in the other room? What will you do then? It is easy to brush off these questions as hyperboles, but you know just as much […]... Learn more

  • Are you a Dangerous Goods or WHMIS Instructor?

    Global HazMat is looking for contract trainers throughout North America.  If you are looking for flexible work and are comfortable training onsite at our customers’ facilities or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to info@globalhazmat.com... Learn more

  • How To Be Prepared For A Hazardous Emergency

    At Global Hazmat, we know even though you have taken all the precautions possible to prevent a hazardous spill or emergency in your workplace, mistakes can happen and these events could still occur. While you should do you best to train your employees and make your workplace safe to prevent this situations, you should also […]... Learn more

  • Be Prepared With A Spill Kit

    At Global Hazmat, we know how important being prepared with a spill kit is.  If you work in an environment that you are exposed to hazardous materials, there is a very good chance that you have a  spill kit on hand. In the event that a hazardous spill or release occurs, the chemicals you may be exposed […]... Learn more

  • Webinar / Virtual Training: Safe & Convenient

    As experts in the fields of Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Waste and WHMIS / GHS, Global Hazmat has years of experience helping businesses bring their workplace up to government standards and keeping employees safe. To make it as easy and convenient as possible for companies to train their teams, we offer Customized Webinar Training. If your […]... Learn more