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Meet the 2008 COS Safety Leader of the Year
This year's search for the 2008 COS
Safety Leader of the Year took us to Calgary, where one safety manager
is making a huge difference in workers' safety. Peter Hollett's people
approach has won the support of Exterran Canada workers - and their
vote.
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Driving tips to get you through the winter
With
weather across the province turning to rain, sleet and snow, the BC
Forest Safety Council is reminding drivers to use safe winter driving
practices when they hit the roads.
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FEATURE
Walk the talk
When
it comes to influencing workers to behave safely, leaders need to show
them how it's done. Recent studies have shown a direct link between
workers' perception of the priority their leaders place on safety and
their attitude towards working safely.
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OPINION
Claims management's surveillance option
What
do you do when an injured worker claims that they are incapable of any
work, yet others report having seen them gardening or doing renovation
work at home? What options are available to employers in these
situations? COS columnist David Marchione provides some things to consider before calling in your spy.
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| Safety professionals too often get the people they deserve
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
Mahoney on Experience Rating System
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Creating a corporate safe driving culture
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
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Going green
Moldex-Metric
Inc.'s new Meteors are the only undercut foam roll down earplug on the
market, according to the company. The undercut shape is specifically
designed for the ear canal providing a complete fit combined with
outstanding hearing protection. The 100% PVC-Free slow recovery foam is
used to mold with the individual contours of any ear canal, providing
comfort and security for the users, the company. It features soft,
smooth surface that will not irritate the skin and the highest
independently tested NRR of 33. The bright green color is a trademark
of Moldex-Metric, Inc. and also provides easy compliance checks.
Meteors Uncorded Earplugs come in 200 pairs/box and 10 boxes/case,
while the Meteors Corded Earplugs come in 100 pairs/box and 20
boxes/case.
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Silky smooth
Dentec
Safety is introducing Body Filter 95+, a full body protective
"filtration" garment for the Canadian market. The garment protects
against heat build-up and dangerous noxious particles. The company says
Body Filter 95+ is based on precedent-setting technology using
respiratory advances to create the first material to offer a filtration
rating similar to respirators 95+. It is calibrated for >99%+
retention of 0.3 micron particles with an efficiency similar to an N95
respirator. It's designed to provide more than 120 times airflow
permeability when compared to the calendared polyolefin fabric to make
it more comfortable to wear in hot environments. It also provides
exceptional fabric strength with superior abrasion resistance, and
utilizes the latest lamination technology to combine a soft non-woven
fabric with micro porous film, according to Dentec. An interior silky
smooth skin contact surface wicks moisture away from the body.
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All shapes and sizes
Kimberly-Clark
Professional's KleenGuard A30 breathable splash and particle protection
stretch coverall combines dry particulate protection with comfort and
style, the company says. KleenGuard A30's new design features stretch
panels under the arms and across the back, offering increased range of
motion, quality protection and better fit. The company's iFlex stretch
technology builds in freedom of movement and enables the coveralls to
move and stretch with the wearer. Made with the same stretch material
found in Kimberly-Clark Huggies brand diapers, the patent-pending
stretch panel provides the same level of protection as the primary
fabric. Other features include a new elastic front to complement the
existing elastic-back design, as well as a greater range of size
options — from medium to XXXXL — for a wide range of body types.
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CALENDAR
Jan 27-28, 2009
Effective Management of Employees Affected by Mental Health IssuesToronto, Ontario,
The Canadian Institute
Toronto ON
www.CanadianInstitute.com
Jan 28-30, 2009
HRPAO Conference 2009
Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario
Toronto ON
www.hrpao.org
For more upcoming events information go to Calendars at www.cos-mag.com
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