While the number of cases of Ebola outside of Western Africa are few, there is the potential (and the expectation) that it will spread to other continents. If you work in the healthcare industry, here are some Ebola prevention and preparedness resources that you may find helpful: CDC Ebola information and resources page Ebola preparedness […]
– Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. […]
– AppCrawlr Ever have difficulty finding the app that you need? Either it’s not available, too expensive, or does not work on the type of mobile device you use. Recently I discovered a new website that has helped me to find safety apps that I never dreamed existed! This website is called AppCrawlr ! AppCrawlr […]
“Be A Safety Champion” Workers’ safety has always been a sacred priority for me. At a young age, I saw relatives seriously and permanently injured in on on-the-job accidents. I’ve seen first hand the effect workplace injuries and illnesses can have on a working class family. As a safety professional, you must be the […]
– Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. […]
Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. 3M™ […]
Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time in Canada. I’ve worked with dozens of factories in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba. I lived in Toronto for three months in 2005 while managing safety at my employer’s Etobicoke manufacturing plant during a union strike. One thing I learned during my first trip to Canada – the Canadian […]
OSHwiki is a free online encyclopedia like Wikipedia with one main difference, OSHwiki only covers occupational safety and health subjects. OSHwiki was developed by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Their official description says – “OSHwiki is a collaborative online encyclopaedia of accurate and reliable information on occupational safety and health (OSH). Anyone […]
Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. 3M™ […]
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has a webpage that does a fine job of reviewing the basics of hazard control. It’s a good review for experienced safety professionals, and a must read for all safety students. It covers: What is a hazard control program? How do I know what kind of control […]