Tag: workplace safety

December 28, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Scaffolding Safety,

Main Hazards of Scaffolds

More than half of scaffold accidents in construction are falls, and even a number of these caused fatalities. The statistics only highlights further the value of safely using scaffolding. Here are several hazards to watch out for when using scaffolding: [...]

December 28, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Scaffolding Safety,

Essential Elements of Safe Scaffold Construction

Two out of three construction workers perform some part of their job on scaffolding. Among the many types of scaffolding, the most common in the construction industry is the fabricated modular frame which is easy to assemble and offers height [...]

December 28, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Scaffolding Safety,

5 Basic Guidelines on Scaffolding Safety

In December 2009, 5 workers fell off the scaffold they were working on at an apartment building in Etobicoke, Ontario. The accident resulted in four deaths with the fifth suffering serious injuries because these workers were improperly protected: the four [...]

December 28, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Safety Communication,

Workplace Safety: The Empathic Communicator

Improving safety communication in the workplace is one of the most effective methods in fostering a safety culture and preventing occupational injuries. Being able to "speak up" upon noticing a hazard or risky behaviour would be more beneficial and even [...]

December 28, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Safety Communication,

Why It’s Important To Hire A Safety Specialist

An effective safety and health program forms the basis of worker protection and could save the organization valuable time as well as increase productivity. Developing this program may be less daunting if the services of a certified Safety Specialist is [...]

December 26, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Safety Communication,

Workplace Safety: Employee Responsibilities

Workplace safety is a two-way street, meaning both management and the employees are equally responsible in promoting a safety culture at their place of work. The employer has overall responsibility for the health and safety of the workers but the [...]

December 26, 2014
Posted In: Safety, Safety Communication,

Managing Conflict in the Workplace

Managing workplace conflict could be a challenge especially when there's a possibility that these could escalate into a harassment issue. Managers have a key role in fostering a culture of respect in the workplace and this starts by creating good [...]