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5/14/2012

Learn how to manage your day by understanding the difference with these 10 time management tips.
1. Carry a schedule and record all your thoughts, conversations and activities for a week. This will help you understand how much you can get done during the course of a day and where your precious moments are going. You'll see how much time is actually spent producing results and how much time is wasted on unproductive thoughts, conversations and actions.
2. Any activity or conversation that's important to your success should have a time assigned to it. To-do lists get longer and longer to the point more...

Category: Emotional Health; Physical Health; General Safety Reminders

5/7/2012

Appropriate Storage of Furniture and Other Materials

With the change in seasons it is a good time to complete some spring cleaning and clear away winter items and excess clutter in our workplace. It is especially important to keep areas cleared around any fire extinguishing equipment, fire safety exits and in mechanical/electrical rooms.

A clutter-free environment also reduces the risk of fire, electrical, trip and back injuries. Housekeeping is not just cleanliness; it requires orderly conditions and the avoidance of congestion. There must be a place for everything and everything in its place.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

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Category: Fire Safety ; Accident Prevention; Hazard Alerts; General Safety Reminders

4/30/2012

HAZARD ALERT - UPDATE – VARIETY/TABLE SAWS CAUSE INJURY

Guards on a machine are MANDATORY. Guards should never be removed to perform specific operations and a machine should never be used without guards in place. Push sticks are NOT a guard.

“Dado” cuts can only be performed when appropriate guards are in place. The photo below demonstrates an appropriate guard for a table saw that allows for such a cut to be safely performed. These can be purchased through TJV Woodworking for approximately $399.

When guards need to be removed for maintenance purposes, the machine must be locked and tagged out before this can be done. Guards must be replaced more...

Category: Hazard Alerts

4/23/2012

National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2012

Each year, workplace accidents and occupational disease are responsible for a large number of workplace fatalities among Canadian workers. On average, 3 Canadians die each workday due to workplace accidents. On average, 3 Canadians die each workday due to workplace accidents. Thousands suffer disabling injuries, may of them permanent causing enormous pain and suffering for employees and their families.

In recognition of these ongoing losses and injuries, the Canadian Labour Congress and the Federal Government have declared April 28 as “National Day of Mourning”. This is a day to resolve more...

Category: Accident Prevention; General Safety Reminders

4/16/2012

Outdoor Activity Injury Prevention

With the arrival of Spring and the warm weather, comes outdoor activities like baseball, basketball and track and field. Perhaps you haven't picked up a bat since last summer, so here are a few tips to prevent outdoor injuries.

• Know your skill level and fitness limits. If you have spent the winter curled up on the couch, ease yourself slowly back into your fitness routine to build up your endurance and flexibility.
• Stretching and warming up your muscles prior to the activity for a good 10 to 15 minutes prevents stiffness and potential injury. Try to target major muscle groups and hold each more...

Category: Accident Prevention; Physical Health; General Safety Reminders

4/9/2012

General Lifting Rules to Prevent Back Injuries

Lifting heavy or awkward loads is one of the work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Here are some general lifting rules recommended for you:
• Prepare to lift by warming up the muscles.
• Stand close to the load, facing the way you intend to move.
• Use a wide stance to gain balance.
• Ensure a good grip on the load.
• Keep arms straight.
• Tighten abdominal muscles.
• Initiate the lift with body weight.
• Lift the load close to the body.
• Lift smoothly without jerking.
• Avoid twisting and side bending while lifting.
• Do not lift if you are not convinced that you can handle the load safely.
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Category: Accident Prevention; General Safety Reminders; Physical Health

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