Category Archives: Workplace Safety

Asbestos has been widely used in a range of materials and applications throughout Canada and around the world. Recent asbestos regulations in Canada have limited its use, but it is still present in older buildings and materials. Exposure to airborne asbestos, which becomes trapped in the lungs, can cause serious health side-effects. To limit asbestos … Continue reading How to Reduce the Risk of Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace →

Part of having a good business is making sure that your employees are safe in the workplace. A portion of this responsibility falls to the employer, such as ensuring that first aid training is done, there are no hazards on the work floor, and temperature regulations are followed, among other safety guidelines. The employees must … Continue reading Staying Safe In Industrial Workplaces →

In Ontario, all employers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) must provide a safe working environment to their employees, as well as safety training and an accessible first aid kit. The requirements vary depending on the total number of employees, as well as how many are working at any one time. The … Continue reading Workplace Safety Guidelines for a Productive Business →

Servicing industrial refrigeration equipment often means working outdoors on rooftop piping and condensers, and with our wildly varied Canadian climate you’ll be exposed to extreme heat and humidity, as well as extreme cold and windchill. Working outdoors in the winter months can bring about unique challenges and hazards and not following the proper procedures can … Continue reading Servicing Industrial Refrigeration Equipment in the Cold →