Asbestos safety is one of the greatest industrial health concerns of the last century. In the 1960s, the world medical community established clearly the mineral’s carcinogenic properties. Asbestos exposure can lead to a mesothelioma prognosis, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural plaques…
What do Occupational Health and Safety and VoIP have in Common?
Recently, our founder Kathleen Reed, had the opportunity to be interviewed by an old friend and colleague, Suzanne Bowen, a fixture in the VoIP community, for the AstraQom podcast. AstraQom Corporation is a fast growing Canadian communications solutions provider offering…
Smithfield Foods Achieves Best Safety Records in Company’s History
Interesting news release. It’s always good to hear about companies who are taking safety seriously. Smithfield Foods, Inc. has recognized several of its independent operating companies for achieving the best safety records in the company’s history during the past year.…
Walking and Working Surfaces: Don’t Slip up on Reducing Injuries
With the multitude of hazards present in the workplace and the numerous safety regulations that require compliance, it’s easy to miss a common (but serious) danger. Slick, uneven or slippery surfaces in your facility can produce serious accidents and in some cases, fatal falls. You can reduce workplace injuries significantly by focusing on walking and working surfaces.
Eaton Engineers Circuit Breakers for Wind Applications, Improving Power Reliability, Efficiency and Safety
“Eaton strives to provide customers with a range of circuit protection solutions designed to improve power reliability, reduce energy consumption and enhance safety – in a compact footprint,” said Len Walls, product line manager at Eaton. “The VCP-Wind circuit breaker is specifically engineered to meet the requirements of wind farm applications.”
Expert Tips to Make Your PPE Program Effective
Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment Standards is a system of interdependent actions—each of which must be functioning properly to adhere to regulations. Make sure your PPE program is functioning effectively by checking the following areas…