Two Ontario fatalities in the last two years

Hazard Alert: Beware the chicot danger zone - Download and share

The risk of a dust explosion increases when low humidity levels, like those seen in winter months, make dust easy to disperse and ignite

Hazard Alert: Combustible dust - increased risk in winter - Download and share

In fact, industrial incident investigations by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board found that seven out of eight fatal combustible dust explosions from 1995 to 2009 occurred during cold winter months when these weather conditions were most prominent.

1-Bromopropane Hazard Alert - Download and share

1-Bromopropane (1-BP) is a solvent that is used in degreasing, dry cleaning, spray adhesives, and aerosol solvents. Occupational exposure to 1-BP has been linked to neurological illnesses. Animal studies show that 1-BP may also cause cancer and reproductive disorders. Controls and personal protective equipment are available to protect workers from 1-BP exposure.