Safety Scoops & Articles
Anderson Ergonomics Consulting Inc. - New virtual courses available!
Anderson Ergonomics is now offering virtual and in-person Ergonomic assessments. They will soon be offering the Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention course virtually through the MHSA!
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Anderson Ergonomics is now offering virtual and in-person Ergonomic assessments. They will soon be offering the Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention course virtually through the MHSA!
View the full article HERE.
OHS eNews - September 2020
View the OHS eNew Bulletin here, for your September update!
View the OHS eNew Bulletin here, for your September update!
Fire Drills During COVID-19
Purpose: This document clarifies the expectations of Calgary Fire Department (CFD) regarding the ability to perform Fire Drills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Workplace Guidance for Business Owners
All employers in Alberta are required to take measures to proactively protect their employees and visitors from COVID19, the Alberta Government has issued a guideline to help business owners navigate the requirements to protect the health and safety of all employees. Check out the bulletin for more information ->
All employers in Alberta are required to take measures to proactively protect their employees and visitors from COVID-19, the Alberta Government has issued a guideline to help business owners navigate the requirements to protect the health and safety of all employees. Check out the bulletin for more information.
Working in the summer heat!
As we enjoy the summer sunshine, it’s important to be aware of the conditions and hazards around us. This resource provides information for employers and workers about health and safety when working during the summer months —> Find it here!
As we enjoy the summer sunshine, it’s important to be aware of the conditions and hazards around us. This resource provides information for employers and workers about health and safety when working during the summer months.
Find the article here!
Hazard Assessment and Control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers
How to carry out hazard assessments and control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements.
How to carry out hazard assessments and control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements.
Back to Business: BOGO 50% OFF!
We're Back to Business! Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association (MHSA) is excited to announce that we've officially opened the doors to in-house courses! For the months of July & August, all 1 day or 2 day courses are BOGO 50% off.
We're Back to Business! Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association (MHSA) is excited to announce that we've officially opened the doors to in-house courses! For the months of July & August, all 1 day or 2 day courses are BOGO 50% off.
WCB- Alberta Annual Report
We are pleased to share the 2019 edition of the digital annual report.
We are pleased to share the 2019 edition of the digital annual report.
Counterfeit Respirators
Counterfeit respirators are products that are falsely marketed and sold as being approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or approved to some other acceptable standard, and may not be capable of providing appropriate respiratory protection to workers. NIOSH has identified a number of red flags including:
Counterfeit respirators are products that are falsely marketed and sold as being approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or approved to some other acceptable standard, and may not be capable of providing appropriate respiratory protection to workers. NIOSH has identified a number of red flags including:
No NIOSH markings
NIOSH spelled incorrectly
Presence of decorative fabric or other decorative add-ons
Additional information regarding counterfeit NIOSH approval can be found here.
KN95 respirators not meeting performance standards have also been identified. The Centre for Disease Control is testing many of these and the results are available here. If an employer suspects that a mask is fraudulent or uncertified, stop using it and report the information to Health Canada.
Go here for information on many of the current issues related to the safe use of disposable respirators.
-OHS/ES eNews
Workplace Guidance for Business Owners
Overview This document has been developed to support business/services (excluding health care settings) in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons. The guidance in this document is applicable to other settings and sectors (e.g., schools and places of worship).
This document has been developed to support business/services (excluding health care settings) in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons. The guidance in this document is applicable to other settings and sectors (e.g., schools and places of worship).
Please find the full article here.