You’re swimming in the ocean when something brushes your leg. When the tingling sets in, you realize you’ve been stung by a jellyfish. How do these beautiful gelatinous creatures pack such a painful punch? Neosha S Kashef details the science behind the sting. Source
The question as to use an E4 or E6 system may soon become a thing of the past with new hybrid technology released from Honeywell’s Miller Line. Follow the link for more information: Honeywell’s Miller Hybrid Lanyard Reduce confusion and increase compliance on your work sites by staying abreast Continue reading
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone application (app). This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as Continue reading
Depending on your industry, you may or not be faced with trying to calculate or keep track of your own or staff days of work and rest. Particularly in field work, or shift work, this can be an ongoing concern. Of course fatigue s a well recognized issue in many Continue reading
Summer is construction season in Alberta and with that comes digging. Digging is done not only for commercial and municipal projects, but also for personal projects. These personal projects can include something as complex as burying residential power lines to something as simple as yard maintenance. Even though everyone is Continue reading
Over a third of parents report their child has had an accident on holiday that needed immediate first aid. Learn first aid for peace of mind. Have a look at our Calendar and find a course that works for you! Source
A wordless video that would be a great fit for safety meetings – on a construction or industrial construction site mobile equipment is an ever present hazard. This light humorous video shows just how quickly an incident can happen. Source: WorkSafe BC
eGSO PST Equivalency Anyone who has successfully completed Enform’s Petroleum Safety Training (PST) has automatically received an eGSO Record of Completion. Individuals and companies have two options for providing PST certificate holders with a printed eGSO Record of Completion. 1.) Individual PST certificate holders can use the self-serve eGSO Record of Completion Continue reading
Why does too much sun turn some people’s skin all red and shiny? Quick Questions explains! Source: SciShow
In a heartening turn of events the new Agriculture Minister has taken an stand for Alberta farmers with an announcement that the NDP government will move this year to protect farm workers who aren’t covered by workplace safety legislation. “It’s a priority of this government, a priority for me personally, and Continue reading