TOP STORIES
Drug testing standoff
Pre-employment
drug testing is a critical issue for employers in safety-sensitive
industries. But an employer's ability to conduct such testing continues
to be the subject of litigation. And as the court rulings continue, the
legal waters grow murkier.
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Driver safety lessons from the top
Promoting
driver safety to your employees will take more than just teaching them
the rules of the road — it also involves changing attitudes and
behaviours. This according to a safe driving expert who presented at a
session at the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers' annual conference
held in Quebec City.
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FEATURE
Emergency workers keep safety in the hot zone
Even
after the last embers from the explosions at Sunrise Propane's Toronto
facility have been extinguished emergency responders were still hard at
work to maintain safety in the blast site. With the extent of
devastation, it's almost a miracle that residents of the surrounding
neighbourhood came out with only minor injuries from the blast.
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OPINION
Show 'em how it's done
COS
Training columnist Alan D. Quilley explores the significance that
leadership behaviour and conversations can have on your company's
safety success.
Read more...
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As
workplace safety programs take a more prominent role in the corporate
landscape, safety professionals are being asked to take on critical
leadership roles. Here is a Safety Leadership Training Workshop for significant improvements to your safety culture, performance and behaviour. Effective leaders simply do things better...
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VIDEO LIBRARY
CSSE Professional Development Conference 2008
Highlights from the CSSE annual conference held in Quebec City on September 14 to 17.
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CSA launches new emergency management standard
Canadian Standards Association launched Z1600, a new comprehensive standard on disaster preparedness and business continuity.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
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Breathing coveralls
North-Gen coveralls are the only ones with ventilated gussets,
according to its maker North Safety. This design innovation is
important because non-porous coveralls can be very uncomfortable in
warm conditions. North-Gen comes in three models: North-Gen Air, which
is made from a white, revolutionary, soft polyethylene, bonded to a
non-woven polypropylene that offers superior resistance to dust and
minor chemical splashes; North-Gen Pro is made from a blue, non-woven
breathable, multilayer polypropylene, also for dust and chemicals;
North-Gen FR is made from a green, non-woven, breathable multilayer
polypropylene with a flame retardant treatment for arc flash risks and
fire fighting.
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Gas detection in colour
RECON/4
is Enmet Corporation's new compact portable gas detector with colour
LCD. RECON/4 features a belt-clip style and weighs about 200 grams. It
can monitor for CO, H2S, O2 and combustible gas simultaneously, says
the company. The instrument features STEL, TWA and two instant alarms
with audio/visual and vibratory indicators, rechargeable battery and
one-button operation for simple use. Enmet says RECON/4 is designed to
be intrinsically safe.
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Face mask with surround sound
Draeger's
new PSS 7000 self-contained breathing apparatus includes a fully
integrated electronic monitoring system, called Sentinel 7000, and a
comfort sealing face mask, called FPS 7000, designed for surround sound
communication. Sentinel 7000 includes a PASS device that provides both
audible and visual alarms to the user, the company says. It displays
and records all vital information from the PASS device and from the
self-contained breathing apparatus, providing real-time information on
air supply and consumption, Draeger says. The new communication system
fits into the FPS 7000 mask and has a fully integrated voice
amplifier/radio interface system. The communication system includes
Draeger's new titanium sound technology (TTS), which has a resistance
to high temperature environments. TTS is incorporated into the Draeger
PASS alarm sounders providing a loud 95 dba plus warning output to
alert other firefighters in the area.
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Safety from every angle
Pyramex
Safety's newest safety eyeglass, Onix, features a newly designed
adjustable nosepiece that provides three different angles, allowing the
user to find the most comfortable fit, the company says. It features
suspended lenses that provide a stylish look, comfort fit, panoramic
view and maximum protection. The Onix safety eyeglass also features
ratcheting temples that align at different angles for a perfect view in
all applications. Its cushioned temple tips provide non-slip comfort
and lenses filter 99 per cent of harmful UV rays, according to the
company. Pyramex says Onix meets CAN/CSA Z94.3-02 standard. |
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CALENDAR
November 18-19, 2008
CSST
Le Grand Rendez-vous 2008
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec
December 1-2, 2008
Dutch Foundation for Engineering of Fibrous Smart Materials
Personal Protection Equipment Conference 2008
The Netherlands
December 2-5, 2008
14th Annual National Ergonomics Conference & Exposition
Las Vegas, Nevada
For more upcoming events information go to Calendars at www.cos-mag.com
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