TOP STORIES
IAPA show sessions tackle machine safety
The Canadian Standards Association estimates that operation and maintenance of machinery results in about 1,800 critical injuries and more than 80 deaths among Canadian workers every year. This is true despite advancements in machine safety technologies and increasing corporate liability for workplace injuries.
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Six sun safety tips for outdoor workers
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada. The good news is that skin cancer is largely preventable. The Canadian Dermatology Association offers these six helpful tips to sun-proof your skin.
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FEATURES
Right formula for safety: Q&A with Scott Gaddis, global safety capability leader, Kimberly-Clark Professional
Scott Gaddis is the global safety capability leader at Dallas, Texas-based Kimberly Clark Professional, and responsible for ensuring the safety of about 53,000 employees scattered across 157 locations. At last year's National Safety Council conference in Anaheim, Calif., COS editor Mari-Len De Guzman sat down with Gaddis who discussed his viewpoint on safety management and best practices.
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Slips, trips go far beyond 'oops'
Don't be surprised if cracking your skull after tripping over your toolbox doesn't stop the presses. According to the Ontario Safety Service Alliance (OSSA), slips, trips and falls – most of which happen from the ground – are not as high on the workplace safety priority list as they should be. Martin Lesperance, an Edmonton-based firefighter, paramedic and safety speaker, believes it's a matter of perception.
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OPINION
Open letter to the not-yet-fatally-injured workers
It's that time of year when most workers' compensation boards release their annual injury and fatality statistics for the previous year. This year is no different and again we're seeing yet another batch of annual reports telling us that nothing significantly different has happened to our injury and illness numbers. On behalf of those of us who really care that this number of fatally injured workers hasn't changed a great deal over the last two decades, I'm writing an open letter to those who are going to die this year.
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VIDEO LIBRARY
HRPA Annual Conference and Trade Show
WSIB provided updates on its new service delivery model
to attendees of the HRPA conference.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
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Eighth sense
The new Gasgard XL Controller from MSA is a versatile and easy-to-use controller for monitoring toxic and combustible gases as well as oxygen deficiency, according to the company.
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Get a grip
The new Miller SkyGrip HLL Systems are designed for easy installation on steel or concrete applications, says its maker, Miller by Sperian. A variety of innovative features have been engineered into these new systems, making them extremely user friendly with enhanced safety features.
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Two-in-one
The Delta Vest, by DBI-SALA, is a combination work vest and harness that provides the user the safest option on the market today, the company claims. The new Delta Vest harnesses incorporate all the safety and features of DBI-SALA's best-selling Delta II harness with a completely redesigned work vest.
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CALENDAR
April 20 - 21, 2009
Machine Automation Safety Congress 2009
2009 IAPA Health and Safety Canada
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON
www.safermachines.com
April 20 - 22, 2009
IAPA Health and Safety Canada 2009
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON
www.iapa.ca
April 21, 2009
Leadership Summit
2009 IAPA Health & Safety Canada
Imperial Room, The Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, ON
www.iapa.ca
For more upcoming events information go to Calendars at www.cos-mag.com
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