Are Employers Liable When Workers Deliberately Remove Machine Guards?
It depends on whether the worker’s violation was reasonably foreseeable. Lack of machine guarding is a common cause of serious workplace injuries and OHS penalties. But what if companies do put […]
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Powder Actuated Tools Safety & Compliance Game Plan
The 7 steps to take to prevent powder actuated tool injuries and OHS violations. A powder actuated tool is literally a loaded gun. But instead of bullets, it fires nails, bolts, […]
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Powder Actuated Tools Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
What you must do to protect workers who operate powder actuated. A powder actuated tool is literally a loaded gun. But instead of bullets, it fires nails, bolts, clips or pins […]
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Powder Actuated Tools Policy
For all and intents and purposes, powder actuated tools that use an explosive charge to hurl a nail or other fastener are loaded firearms that should be used only when […]
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2022 Due Diligence Semi-Annual Scorecard Special Report
For nearly 2 decades, OHS Insider has been the only source of data tracking due diligence in OHS cases across Canada. Why do we do it? Technically, “due diligence” is […]
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New & Young Workers: How Do You Protect Them?
New & Young Workers How Do You Protect Them? Under the OHS laws, employers have a duty to protect all workers. But some workers may need special attention because they may […]
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Protect Your Workers From Grinding Wheel Hazards
“Grinding wheels,” or machines that power a wheel constructed of abrasive materials to spin at rapid speeds for grinding, smoothing, cutting, cleaning or shaping a fixed object are commonly found […]
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Grinding Wheel Safety – Compliance Game Plan
The 7 steps to take to prevent grinding wheel injuries and OHS violations. “Grinding wheels,” or machines that power a wheel constructed of abrasive materials to spin at rapid speeds for […]
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Portable Grinding Wheel Safety Inspection Checklist
Here’s an inspection Checklist you can use to ensure that fixed grinding wheel machinery is safe and compliant with OHS requirements. The objective should be to be able to answer […]
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Grinding Wheel Safety Inspection Checklist
Here’s an inspection Checklist you can use to ensure that fixed grinding wheel machinery is safe and compliant with OHS requirements. The objective should be to be able to answer […]
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Grinding Wheel Machine Safety Policy
“Grinding wheels,” or machines that power a wheel constructed of abrasive materials to spin at rapid speeds for grinding, smoothing, cutting, cleaning or shaping a fixed object are commonly found […]
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Grinding Wheel Safety – Know the Laws of Your Province
Measures you must take to ensure the safe operation of grinding wheel machines. Grinding wheels, whether fixed or portable, can be extremely dangerous. That’s why all provinces and territories require employers […]
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Chain Saw Safety – Know The Laws Of Your Province
What you must do to protect workers who operate chain saws. All jurisdictions require employers to take specific measures to protect workers who use chain saws at the workplace. Here’s a […]
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Chain Saw Safety Policy
A template you can adapt to prevent chain saw injuries and OHS violations. Chain saws can be deadly when the equipment is improper or misused. That’s why OHS laws require employers […]
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Chain Saw Safety & Compliance Game Plan
The 5 steps to take to prevent chain saw injuries and OHS violations. Chain saws, or power-driven tools for cutting wood are common at not just forestry and lumber but many […]
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Company Had the Right Safety Policy but Didn’t Make Workers Aware of It
An elevator company had a safety policy banning workers from wearing gloves when working on moving machinery. The problem is that the worker who got his gloved hand ensnared while […]
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Hand and Power Tools Quiz
QUESTION Provide examples of differences between PPE suggested use for hands tools and PPE suggested use for safe power tool use. What are they? ANSWER Eye protection, such as safety glasses or […]
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Trailer Plant Fined $150,000 for Worker’s Electrocution Death
A plant worker on a scissor lift was electrocuted after the aluminum pole he was using made contact with live 16,000-volt overhead powerlines. The employer was fined $150,000 + a […]
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Hand Tool Selection Checklist
BENEFITS The use of hand tools, such as wrenches and hammers, is very common in many workplaces and industries. Such tools might not appear to pose many safety hazards. But if […]
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Machine Guarding Checklist #2
BENEFITS To protect workers from pinchpoints and other dangerous areas in machinery and equipment, the OHS laws set strict requirements for employers regarding the installation of guards, implementation of lockout/tagout procedures […]
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Machinery & Equipment Safety Checklist
BENEFITS In most industrial workplaces, one of the prime sources of safety hazards is the machinery and equipment the workers use. That’s why the OHS laws require employers to install guards […]
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Machine Guarding Checklist
BENEFITS The OHS laws require employers to install guards on machinery and equipment that has pinchpoints, energized parts and other hazards that could endanger workers using or working near that machinery. […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: Power Tool Common Sense
Teamwork is great but is this really the safest way for the worker on the ground to help his co-worker? For a safe and efficient workplace, it’s important for workers to […]
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Spot the Safety Violations: Is This a Safe Way to Operate a Circular Saw?
Is This a Safe Way to Operate a Circular Saw? Show this photo to your workers and ask them to point out all the things the worker using this handheld circular […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: The Dos & Don’ts of Safe Grinder Use
There are so many things wrong with how this worker is using the grinder. How many safety issues can you spot? Grinders, or tools that use abrasive/grinding/cutting wheels and discs, are […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: Chainsaw Safety Tips
Does this look like a safe position in which to use a chainsaw? Power tools such as chainsaws are useful but very dangerous pieces of equipment. When used improperly, they can […]
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Spot The Safety Violation: Nail Guns Are as Dangerous as Handguns
Is this worker in a good position to safely use a nail gun? Nail guns are very useful tools in construction and can make work go much faster. But they’re also […]
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12 Dangers of Christmas
The holidays can be hazardous if you don't follow simple safety precautions at work and home. This infographic from ESFI uses a naughty elf to help you stay safe this […]
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Powder-Actuated Tool Use Requirements
For more information on this topic, see "MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT: Take 5 Steps to Comply with Requirements for Powder-Actuated Tools" KNOW THE LAWS: Powder-Actuated Tool Use Requirements Here are the specific requirements […]
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Use of Compressed Air for Cleaning Operations
Compressed air is readily available at many workplaces. And it's highly effective in cleaning off dusty surfaces, machinery and even clothing and PPE. The problem is that cleaning with compressed […]
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