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LOCK OUT TAG OUT I FALL PROTECTION I HEADGEAR SAFETY I EYEWEAR SAFETY I FOOTWEAR SAFETY I RESPIRATORY PROTECTION I FIT TEST KITS I FIRST AID KITS I AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) I SHARPS CONTAINERS I HEARING PROTECTION
WHMIS 2015 I EYE WASH STATIONS I FIRE CANS I FIRE EXTINGUISHERS I FLAMMABLE CABINETS I EMERGENCY SPILL KITS I GAS & AIR DETECTORS I VENTILATION FANS
WHMIS 2015 I EYE WASH STATIONS I FIRE CANS I FIRE EXTINGUISHERS I FLAMMABLE CABINETS I EMERGENCY SPILL KITS I GAS & AIR DETECTORS I VENTILATION FANS
CSA/ANSI APPROVED SAFETY EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES & GEAR
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other Industrial Safety Supplies & Products is an integral part of any business's overall occupational health and safety program. PPE is safety equipment that will protect the worker against health or personal safety risks in the workplace and is a worker's last defense against injury or death when eliminating workplace hazards is not possible. Safety during work hours is the primary concern in any work environment for both employees and the employer. It is important for every employee and employer to know what equipment is necessary depending on the nature of the job. In Canada, legal requirements for PPE varies based on the appropriate occupational health and safety regulation requirements in each province.
Safety equipment in Canada must also meet certain CSA and ANSI standards.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other Industrial Safety Supplies & Products is an integral part of any business's overall occupational health and safety program. PPE is safety equipment that will protect the worker against health or personal safety risks in the workplace and is a worker's last defense against injury or death when eliminating workplace hazards is not possible. Safety during work hours is the primary concern in any work environment for both employees and the employer. It is important for every employee and employer to know what equipment is necessary depending on the nature of the job. In Canada, legal requirements for PPE varies based on the appropriate occupational health and safety regulation requirements in each province.
Safety equipment in Canada must also meet certain CSA and ANSI standards.
FIRST AID KITS & SHARPS CONTAINERS
In Canada, each province as a minimum set of health and safety regulations when it comes to the type of first aid kits required on the work site. Employers are responsible for ensuring the workplace has the required first aid equipment, supplies, facilities, and people to treat workers if they are injured on the job. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive. Proper first aid equipment must be on site when work is commencing along with adequate trained first aid attendants.
In Canada, each province as a minimum set of health and safety regulations when it comes to the type of first aid kits required on the work site. Employers are responsible for ensuring the workplace has the required first aid equipment, supplies, facilities, and people to treat workers if they are injured on the job. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive. Proper first aid equipment must be on site when work is commencing along with adequate trained first aid attendants.
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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)
In Canada, 35,000 to 45,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest each year. An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
In Canada, 35,000 to 45,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest each year. An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
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FOOTWEAR SAFETY
If you are at risk for foot injury at your workplace, you should wear the appropriate protective footwear. Safety footwear is designed to protect feet against a wide variety of injuries. Impact, compression, and puncture are the most common types of foot injury. In Canada, safety footwear must be chosen based on the hazards that are present and must be CSA approved. The common type of safety boots used in construction or industrial settings will have a green CSA triangle symbol or marking on the boot which indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toecap.
If you are at risk for foot injury at your workplace, you should wear the appropriate protective footwear. Safety footwear is designed to protect feet against a wide variety of injuries. Impact, compression, and puncture are the most common types of foot injury. In Canada, safety footwear must be chosen based on the hazards that are present and must be CSA approved. The common type of safety boots used in construction or industrial settings will have a green CSA triangle symbol or marking on the boot which indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toecap.
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SAFETY EYEWEAR
Every year in Canada, employees sustain serious eye injuries that result in time lost from work. The primary purpose of safety eyewear, face shields or safety glasses is to protect against high-speed projectiles, followed by the use of safety goggles to protect against dust and smaller particles. Statistics indicate that most eye injuries can be prevented by using adequate safety shields and safety glasses. Safety glasses come in a variety of different tints so they can absorb certain light spectrums.
Every year in Canada, employees sustain serious eye injuries that result in time lost from work. The primary purpose of safety eyewear, face shields or safety glasses is to protect against high-speed projectiles, followed by the use of safety goggles to protect against dust and smaller particles. Statistics indicate that most eye injuries can be prevented by using adequate safety shields and safety glasses. Safety glasses come in a variety of different tints so they can absorb certain light spectrums.
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SAFETY HEADGEAR
Safety headgear or a hard hat is a type of helmet predominantly used in workplace environments such as industrial or construction sites to protect the head from injury due to falling objects, impact with other objects, debris, rain, and electric shock. Suspension bands inside the helmet spread the helmet's weight and the force of any impact over the top of the head. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has classified hardhats in three levels: CLASS G General Usage; CLASS E Electrical; and CLASS C Conductive.
Safety headgear or a hard hat is a type of helmet predominantly used in workplace environments such as industrial or construction sites to protect the head from injury due to falling objects, impact with other objects, debris, rain, and electric shock. Suspension bands inside the helmet spread the helmet's weight and the force of any impact over the top of the head. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has classified hardhats in three levels: CLASS G General Usage; CLASS E Electrical; and CLASS C Conductive.
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LOCK OUT TAG OUT EQUIPMENT
Lockout or Tag Out is a safety procedure used various industries across Canada to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work. Employees can be seriously or fatally injured if machinery they service or maintain unexpectedly energizes, starts up, or releases stored energy. Lockout is the use of lock(s) and other lock out equipment to render machinery or equipment inoperable or to isolate an energy source in accordance with a written procedure. By using proper lock out procedures and equipment, you can ensure hazardous energy sources are secured against accidental or inadvertent movement.
Lockout or Tag Out is a safety procedure used various industries across Canada to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work. Employees can be seriously or fatally injured if machinery they service or maintain unexpectedly energizes, starts up, or releases stored energy. Lockout is the use of lock(s) and other lock out equipment to render machinery or equipment inoperable or to isolate an energy source in accordance with a written procedure. By using proper lock out procedures and equipment, you can ensure hazardous energy sources are secured against accidental or inadvertent movement.
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FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Falls are common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths in Canada. Fall protection planning can help to eliminate the hazards or control the risks associated with working near openings or at heights. Part of your fall protection planning is to ensure you have the right fall protection equipment for your employees. Each province across Canada has different regulated height requirements on when fall protection equipment is required. Not having fall protection safety equipment could be the difference between life and death.
Falls are common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths in Canada. Fall protection planning can help to eliminate the hazards or control the risks associated with working near openings or at heights. Part of your fall protection planning is to ensure you have the right fall protection equipment for your employees. Each province across Canada has different regulated height requirements on when fall protection equipment is required. Not having fall protection safety equipment could be the difference between life and death.
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & FIT TESTING KITS
In Canada, employers are required to provide workers with appropriate respirators wherever workers are exposed to hazardous substances in the air. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapours and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, other diseases or even death. Respirators are necessary for protection from airborne hazards and biological contaminants. Different hazards require different types of respirators, so it is important to choose the right respirator for the breathing hazards in your workplace. Some respirators must also be fitted with the correct filter or cartridge in order to be effective. Respirators come in various different types such as disposal, half-face and full-face.
In Canada, employers are required to provide workers with appropriate respirators wherever workers are exposed to hazardous substances in the air. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapours and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, other diseases or even death. Respirators are necessary for protection from airborne hazards and biological contaminants. Different hazards require different types of respirators, so it is important to choose the right respirator for the breathing hazards in your workplace. Some respirators must also be fitted with the correct filter or cartridge in order to be effective. Respirators come in various different types such as disposal, half-face and full-face.
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WHMIS (GHS) & EYEWASH STATIONS
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labeling of containers, the provision of safety data sheets (SDSs) and worker education and training programs. Every workplace has chemicals, ranging from cleaning products to full scale chemical production. If chemicals are not used, stored and handled properly, they can cause injury, illness, disease, fire, explosions, or property damage. Know the hazards of chemicals and appropriate precautions to take to work safely and avoid injury.
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labeling of containers, the provision of safety data sheets (SDSs) and worker education and training programs. Every workplace has chemicals, ranging from cleaning products to full scale chemical production. If chemicals are not used, stored and handled properly, they can cause injury, illness, disease, fire, explosions, or property damage. Know the hazards of chemicals and appropriate precautions to take to work safely and avoid injury.
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HEARING PROTECTION & NOISE DOSIMETERS
Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common work-related disease. Though it typically happens gradually, damage is permanent. Workers can suffer from hearing loss by being exposed to a single loud noise or by repeated exposure to a consistent noise. Workers should wear hearing protection in the form of ear muffs or ear plugs; if the noise or sound level at the workplace exceeds 85 decibels (A-weighted) or dBA. Hearing protection reduces the noise exposure level and the risk of hearing loss. Hearing protection devices must be CSA approved.
Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common work-related disease. Though it typically happens gradually, damage is permanent. Workers can suffer from hearing loss by being exposed to a single loud noise or by repeated exposure to a consistent noise. Workers should wear hearing protection in the form of ear muffs or ear plugs; if the noise or sound level at the workplace exceeds 85 decibels (A-weighted) or dBA. Hearing protection reduces the noise exposure level and the risk of hearing loss. Hearing protection devices must be CSA approved.
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FIRE PROTECTION SAFETY & EMERGENCY SPILL KITS
An emergency poses an immediate risk of significant harm to health, life, property or the environment. Preparing for emergencies is an important part of your workplace health and safety program and is a legal requirement throughout Canada. The basic steps towards being prepared for emergencies is: know the risks; make a plan and ensure you have proper emergency response equipment read to use in the workplace
An emergency poses an immediate risk of significant harm to health, life, property or the environment. Preparing for emergencies is an important part of your workplace health and safety program and is a legal requirement throughout Canada. The basic steps towards being prepared for emergencies is: know the risks; make a plan and ensure you have proper emergency response equipment read to use in the workplace
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & GAS DETECTORS
In Canada, confined spaces in the workplace pose a significant risk of injury and death. Hazards in confined spaces can result in fire, explosion, unconsciousness, asphyxiation, or drowning. Accidents in confined spaces can result in severe injury or death. Hazardous atmospheres such as toxic gases or lack of oxygen cause the majority of deaths in confined spaces. Physical hazards cause the remaining deaths. In the latter accidents, workers are crushed, struck by objects, or buried in materials. Confined space incidents can happen suddenly, often without any warning that something is wrong. Employers must take the necessary steps to ensure worker safety around confined spaces.
In Canada, confined spaces in the workplace pose a significant risk of injury and death. Hazards in confined spaces can result in fire, explosion, unconsciousness, asphyxiation, or drowning. Accidents in confined spaces can result in severe injury or death. Hazardous atmospheres such as toxic gases or lack of oxygen cause the majority of deaths in confined spaces. Physical hazards cause the remaining deaths. In the latter accidents, workers are crushed, struck by objects, or buried in materials. Confined space incidents can happen suddenly, often without any warning that something is wrong. Employers must take the necessary steps to ensure worker safety around confined spaces.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL & ROAD SAFETY
Traffic control refers to the use of temporary traffic control equipment and devices to protect workers and to move road users safely through a work zone. The safety equipment used to ensure safety in the work zone can be grouped in three categories: warning or information, closure/guidance, and protection. Using and having the correct type of traffic control and personal protective equipment equipment will ensure the safety of your workers and public drivers.
Traffic control refers to the use of temporary traffic control equipment and devices to protect workers and to move road users safely through a work zone. The safety equipment used to ensure safety in the work zone can be grouped in three categories: warning or information, closure/guidance, and protection. Using and having the correct type of traffic control and personal protective equipment equipment will ensure the safety of your workers and public drivers.
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