WSN Sawmill Safety
Build and enhance your health and safety program with this custom WSN safety package for sawmills...
Small Business Health and Safety Booklet
A high-performing workplace safety program gives your business a competitive advantage. In this...
1-Bromopropane solvent linked to neurological illnesses
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.
John Limlaw
Mill Valley
Dacre
Southwestern Ontario
Forest Products
Phone
613-433-8001
Email
Heat stress can be a killer
Resources updated May 25, 2020
WSN Hazard Alert Heat Stress - Download and share
Research report on printing press danger zones
IRSST Report: Validation of a Mechanical Hazard Fault Tree for Interventions in Printing Press...
Todd Montgomery
Caren Clearing @ Spraying Inc.
Dryden
Northwestern Ontario
Forest Products
Phone
807-937-2522
Email
The Road to Safety - Implementing a Safe Drivi...
The Road to Safety information package is a guide to help implementing a safe driving program at...
Significant near-miss involving a fiberglass extension ladder
Two roofing technicians were going on to a flat roof to perform an inspection and repair. The first technician set up a 30 foot extension ladder to access the roof. The ladder was a Type IA Fiberglass ladder rated for a load capacity of 300 pounds. The technician weighed approximately 160 pounds. It was reported that the ladder had been inspected and was less than 2 months old. It was stated that the ladder had not been damaged or subjected to any harsh conditions.
Pierre Jr. Paquin
Quinella Timber and Logging
Dryden
Northwestern Ontario
Forest Products
Phone
807-937-4679