Protecting cannabis industry workers

In 2018, Canada legalized the recreational use of marijuana. While the legalization process focused on medical use, recreational use, federal and provincial rights, as well as the health and societal consequences of use, the impacts of its legalization have not been evaluated with respect to the health and safety of workers in the industry.

Hard hats have an “expiration date” too!

It may be easy to know when to replace your work boots, or even easier to know when your workwear needs to be thrown out. The same is true for your eye protection. Simply take a good look at these items—if you can spot holes, if the seams are falling apart, if the soles are worn, or if the glass is scratched, it’s time to get rid of them. It’s even easier when an expiration date is printed on your work gear!

The advantages of neoprene-coated fabrics

In an industrial setting, it is crucial to choose the right fabric for protective clothing and other items of apparel. The material has to meet or even exceed existing performance requirements. That’s exactly what NatPro offers with its protective-barrier fabrics.

Spill Kits for Sound Environmental Management

In this brief video, find out where to install your spill kits, which ones to use according to each spill type and what they must contain to best suit your needs.

Fixed Ladder Safety

Every year in Canada, more than 13,000 work-related falls resulting in injuries or deaths are recorded. Systems designed to reduce this number while facilitating the daily tasks of employees greatly increases productivity and safety.

ROYER offers products adapted to each industry

Selecting the right model of safety boot for a particular industry requires the knowledge of key elements about work environment. In addition to the work environment, there are the employer’s requirements and the user’s preferences. In collaboration with ROYER, Canadian manufacturer of specialized boots and shoes, this article will help you determine which ROYER product best suits your needs.

A guide on the four types of gas detection sensors

There are many areas where flammable and toxic gases and vapors occur, and they pose a great danger to all – and that is the purpose of gas detection and warning devices – to better protect employees.

How to Develop an Effective Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)

Our sense of hearing is at the core of how we communicate and experience the world, how we stay aware of our surroundings and thus, remain safe. When hearing loss becomes an all-too-common reality and has long-term and irreversible impacts on individuals, organizations must step in and take preventative action.