International World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The International Labour Organization (ILO) was created in 1919. It is a United Nation’s agency that sets standards, policies and programs for the work force. Comprised of workers, employers and...
View ArticleTransport Canada Updates ERAP Requirements
On May 1, 2019, Transport Canada issued an amendment to Part 7 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG). This part covers the requirements for Emergency Response Assistance Plans, or...
View ArticlePHMSA Announces Public Meeting to Solicit Input for 2020 Emergency Response...
On May 7, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced there will be a public meeting scheduled for June 17, 2019 to solicit input on the development of the 2020 edition...
View ArticleSuperstitions in Reference to Safety – Take 3
Another Friday the 13th is upon us. This is the third time we will look at a few superstitions to see if there is any benefit to us in regards to safety. Keep in mind I am using superstition in a...
View ArticleFire Prevention Week 2019
Anyone that has taken a training class with me discovers my secret love of superheroes. There is just something about them that makes life fun. They show up in all sorts of places during training....
View ArticleStaying Safe this Fall
If you have followed my blogs for any length of time you know that both my husband and I work in safety fields. This means we drive our friends a bit nuts when we are together about staying safe....
View Article2019 Top Ten OSHA Violations
Top Ten lists are often the topic of very enjoyable discussions. Whether its movies, music, sports teams, or restaurants. However some top ten lists aren’t based on entertainment value and taste, some...
View ArticleOSHA Workplace Safety During the Holidays
There are numerous holidays in the months of November and December. Just a quick look at Wikipedia confirmed at least 47 holidays for Christian, Secular, Hindi and Buddhist celebrations. Each has its...
View ArticleComplacency of Own Safety During Air Travel
As a former member of the Canadian Armed forces, I have always tried my best to keep keenly aware of any possible hazards/dangers that could affect me, my family, or others. I have never been one to...
View Article2020 Vision or Still Blurry for Lithium Battery Shippers?
The title says it all, can you see clearly when you ship lithium batteries, or are the waters still a little murky? If it is the former rather than the latter for you, that may change as Amazon has...
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