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By admin, on May 12th, 2012
Free WHMIS Training and Free WHMIS Test and Certification
Free WHMIS online training provided by Aix Safety. Print your own WHMIS certificate for free!
Protect your health and safety and by taking the free WHMIS training online.
This is the only truly free WHMIS training available. Others say they are free but charge for the certificate.
Many large companies and governmental organizations use this free WHMIS training exclusively.
This WHMIS training is designed using adult learning principles so that it is very easy to do but results in significant learning to improve safety in your workplace.
You need to be able to print your free WHMIS certificate from your own computer. We don’t keep copies of your WHMIS test or certificate.
Let us know if you would like me to customize this or any any other online training for your company. We can track your users and provide a certificate. Your satisfaction guaranteed!
Any other courses that you would like to see for free? Let me know and we will see what we can do.
Turn on your speakers as audio is a big portion of the training.
Click below to start the free WHMIS training.
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By admin, on September 11th, 2010
Work definitely suffers when it is hot. Dehydration and high body temperatures have been shown to affect physical performance and coordination and to impair mental function. This reduction in performance could lead to a workplace injury and even heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
What Can You Do to Prevent Heat Stress?
Recent studies show that the key is to prevent heat stress is to start work in a well-hydrated state and to maintain this throughout the day. When it is hot the evaporation of sweat is the only available way to lose excess heat and if you don’t have the fluids in your body to produce enough sweat you are in big trouble.
It is possible to remain well hydrated while working in the heat (Miller and Bates, 2007). A study in construction workers in the Middle East (Bates and Schneider, 2008) demonstrated that simple strategies to promote adequate intake of fluid enabled the workers to remain adequately hydrated in ambient temperatures reaching 50°C or more with no evidence of physiological strain despite the severe thermal conditions. A combination of adequate hydration with a policy of self-pacing (permitting workers to adjust their work rate to the thermal conditions) allows work to continue safely in all but the most extreme conditions.
Recommendations to Prevent Heat Stress (Bates et al., 2010).
- Supply each worker with a personal insulated drink container to accompany the worker on site and be kept as close as practicable at all times.
- Encourage workers to arrive on site well hydrated
- Workers should be drinking between 600 ml and 1 l of water per hour in summer. At the start of the shift, the drink container should be full and workers should be instructed that it should be consumed and refilled every 2–3 h.
- During hot weather, when sweating is heavy, an appropriate electrolyte replacement beverage should be available. Each worker should consume ‘at least’ one 2-l container full of this beverage per day, ideally during the morning work period, to maintain electrolyte and energy levels.
- During the ride home, encourage further drinking of water or electrolyte drink to replace afternoon losses.
- Educate workers to monitor their hydration levels from urine colour and volume. Reinforce this with posters in the latrines and rest areas.
For more information on heat stress click here.
By admin, on September 7th, 2010
Hurricane” and a “typhoon” are simply different names for a “tropical cyclone.” These cyclones are given the name “hurricane” in the Western hemisphere and the term “typhoon” is applied in the Eastern hemisphere (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline).
Most scientists now think that due to human activity there will be a slight reduction in the total number of cyclones but an increase in the number of intense cyclones. The locations may also differ; the cyclone frequency may increase in the Great Lakes region to Quebec and decrease over the US east coast.
97% of hurricanes occur from the June 1 to November 30th. Maximum activity is in early to mid September.
Stay tuned to a local radio or television station and listen carefully for any advisories or specific instructions from local officials. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio.
Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This means it is important for your family and business to have a plan that includes all of these hazards.
You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Make sure you have a kit ready.
The Internet is a great source for real-time tropical cyclone advisories. However, it is important to remember that the power may go out and the Internet may be overloaded or down when you need it most so be prepared.
More links to Information
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/hazard/hurricane/2010/hurricane_week_preparedness_factsheet_ready.pdf
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hurricanes/main/index.html
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/warnings_e.html
By admin, on September 3rd, 2010
After a hard day at work isn’t it great to plunk yourself down in front of the TV for some good rest and relaxation! Unfortunately this habit may lead to an increased risk of death. A recent study indicates that each hour of watching TV is associated with almost a 10% increase in mortality. This increase in mortality is likely related to sitting for extended periods and over eating. All that exposure to snack food advertisements while watching TV doesn’t help your waistline. Exposure to snack-food advertisement during TV watching has been shown to trigger automatic eating behaviours that are independent of hunger in children and adults. Those advertisements cause you to reach for the snack food even if you are not hungry!
What Should We Do!
Try to meet friends or family for some activity a few nights a week after work. If you have a date you are less likely to blow it off.
Some other ideas:
1.Going shopping? Find a parking spot that is at least a brisk ten-minute walk to the store.
2. Walk your dog, and invite your family and friends to join you
3.Prune, weed and dig your garden. You’ll improve flexibility in your arms, legs and back while enjoying the outdoors
4. Dance to your favorite music 10 minutes each day
5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator
6. Ride your bike
7. Play catch with your kids
8. Walk to the store for milk.
Do you have any ideas how we can decrease our TV watching?
By admin, on August 31st, 2010
Every 10 seconds a motor vehicle crash results in someone being taken to a hospital emergency department.
Every 12 minutes, someone dies in a car crash on U.S. roads.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the cost of medical care and lost productivity from from motor vehicle crashes is almost $100 billion per year. The total annual cost amounts to nearly $500 for each licensed driver in the United States (Traffic Injury Prevention).
Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs) are the leading cause of work-related traumatic fatalities in Canada and in the United States.
In Canada motor vehicles crashed account for 38% of all unintentional deaths.
Gunderson and Hyatt suggest that each fatality costs society up to $13 million and each non-fatal injury are approximately $20,000 (in 1988 Canadian dollars).
Transport Canada indicates that the average social cost of a fatal collision in Canada in 2004 was $15.7 million.
What can you do to prevent motor vehicle fatalities and injuries in your family and in your company?
OSHA has outlined a 10 step program proven to prevent crashes.
1. Management Commitment & Employee Involvement
2. Written Policies and Procedures
3. Driver Agreements
4. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Checks
5. Crash Reporting and Investigation
6. Vehicle Selection, Maintenance and Inspection
7. Disciplinary Action System
8. Reward/Incentive Program
9. Driver Training/Communication
10. Regulatory Compliance
It is interesting that training alone has not been shown to reduce crashes and may even increase the number of crashes in teenagers because it helps them get their licence faster.
What do you do to prevent automobile crashes for yourself,your family and your company?
By admin, on August 27th, 2010
What Is Heat Stress?
Working where it is very hot puts stress on your body. When heat is combined with other stresses such as hard physical work, loss of fluids, fatigue or a medical condition, it may lead to heat-related illness, disability or even death.
This can happen to anyone. Heat stress is especially a problem in the spring or early summer when we’re not used to the heat.
Respirators and vapour-barrier clothing (such as chemical-protective clothing) greatly increases the amount of heat stress on the body, and extra caution should be taken when wearing these.
If you notice that you are (or somebody else is) feeling weak in the heat, be sure to do the following:
• rest in a cool place
• drink cool water
• loosen clothing
• remove unnecessary clothing
• shower or sponge off with cool water
A recent study with firefighters found that submerging their foreams in cold water quickly brought their body temperature down so that they could return to work. A study with cyclists found that keeping the hands cool in hot temperatures increased the work that they could do. If you are overheating at work try submerging your hands and forearms in cold water it may help you recover faster.
Ways to control heat stress:
• reduce your activity level
• wear lightweight, loose clothing that permits the evaporation of sweat
• drink small amounts of water continuously – don’t wait until you’re thirsty
• don’t take salt tablets unless a physician prescribes them
• check on each other to help spot the symptoms
Links to more Cool information!
The Construction Safety Association has some great stuff including a guide, a poster and a video.
http://www.csao.org/t.tools/t6.news/heat_stress.cfm
The United States Department of Labour Technical Manual
provides detailed information on heat stress and how it can be controlled.
http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/otm_iii_4.html
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By admin, on August 26th, 2010
Bisphenol A is a chemical widely used in food and drinks packaging. BPA can enter your body through what you eat, drink and what you touch. BPA is one of the world’s highest production volume chemicals. Numerous studies demonstrate that BPA can cause problems with hormonally regulated body systems in animals and humans.
High BPA concentrations in blood have been associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes in humans. High concentrations of BPA in blood may promote obesity. A recent study has found high BPA exposure may be associated with hormonal changes in men.
A recent study found detectable bisphenol A in 91% of Canadians. Most of us have it in our system. The book “Slow Death by Rubber Duck”gives a good but alarmist explanation of where biphenol A and other possibly toxic chemicals are found and how to avoid them. The author manages to change the level of several of these contaminants in his own blood by changing what he eats and touches. He does caution that it is impossible to get the levels to zero. If you want to reduce the BPA in your blood things to avoid include plastic bottles not marked as BPA free, acidic food from a can, and heating food in plastic containers in the microwave.
Canada has put forward a proposal to add Bisphenol A to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act this could have important repercussions on its use in Canada and could set a precedent for other countries. The Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group and American Chemistry Council have sent a Notice of Objection to this legislation.
Should more stringent requirements be put on the use of BPA? Should BPA be banned altogether or is all the hype just fear mongering? What do you think?
By admin, on August 25th, 2010
There are two main types of diabetes type 1 and type 2. Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disorder. The number of people with Type 2 has been increasing and is now a major concern in young people. Diabetes in children has been increasing along with the rate of obesity in North America.
Getting diabetes will not be fun and is worth putting in a little effort to avoid. Diabetes can lead to complications such as blindness, heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage and erectile dysfunction.
Diabetes prevention is proven, possible, and powerful. Studies show that people at high risk for diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of their weight. Exercise helps and so does eating leafy green vegetables. A recent study shows that that an additional one and a half portions (roughly 120 g) daily of green leafy vegetables (for example, cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach) has the potential to reduce the risk of diabetes by 14% independently of any effect of weight loss.
What are you doing to reduce the risk for you, your family and your work mates?
By admin, on August 24th, 2010
The facts (from the media and OSHA)
- A Women was killed at work
- The six-ton killer whale jumped up, grabbed the women and was seen repeatedly striking and thrashing her in the water resulting in her death
- This whale was one of three killer whales involved in the death of an animal trainer in 1991 at Sea Land of the Pacific in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- OSHA found that SeaWorld trainers had an extensive history of unexpected and potentially dangerous incidents involving killer whales at its various facilities
- The Women was experienced and well trained.
The employers’ duties under the OSHA Act of 1970 section 5
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What do you think?
By admin, on August 22nd, 2010
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