As winter sets in, construction workers face unique challenges – from freezing temperatures and unpredictable weather to the physical and mental strain that can come with it. At Act First Safety, we recognize these pressures and are committed to supporting workers and employers in maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive work environment during the colder months.
As the winter months approach, many industries — especially those in construction, manufacturing, restoration, roofing, plumbing, heating, and more — often experience a dip in activity. This natural slowdown presents a valuable opportunity to focus on something crucial for your business’s long-term success: health and safety training.
Understanding the latest legislation on hoisting and rigging is crucial for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Before which, let’s dive to see what is hoisting and rigging.
Online training is unquestionably more convenient in today’s fast-paced world. However, Act First Safety’s in-class JHSC training offers unmatched advantages that significantly improve learning outcomes and workplace safety.
While hoisting and rigging are necessary on many construction sites, serious injuries and risks or even fatalities can occur if hoisting and rigging procedures are not followed. So, it is essential to follow safety work practices for hoisting and rigging. Hoisting and Rigging Safety Talks help in providing reminders to workers about the awareness of the hoisting and rigging hazards and how to follow safety procedures in order to ensure the overall safety of the employees. Here, we’ll explore critical points in these crucial safety discussions.
Change is the only constant. In today’s fast-paced world, every company must know continuous improvement in workplace safety to keep up with evolving opportunities. This holds especially true for workplace safety.
A sedentary lifestyle is spending six hours or more a day sitting or lying down (sleeping doesn’t count!) without significant physical activity.
Heat stress is a critical workplace hazard that can affect workers’ health and productivity, especially in environments with extreme high temperatures and humidity or those involved in physically demanding tasks. Proper management and preventive measures are essential to safeguard workers’ well-being.
The smooth functioning of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) depends on effective communication. The JHSC committee aims to improve workplace health and safety through cooperative efforts between employer and employee representatives. Effective communication is essential to this partnership.
Swing stage collapse leaves two window washers dangling high above Toronto Highrise.” Fortunately, two of them are alive after the incident, as reported by Matthew Bingley. (Global News, 2020)
We have previously reviewed the objectives of Safety Talks and the importance of them, but how can we make the most of them? Let’s take help from IHSA to learn top techniques for effective safety talks
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