February, 2012
Marathon Drilling Co. Ltd. Fined 65,000 After Worker Injured
Marathon Drilling Co. Ltd., a Greely, Ontario, construction company, was fined 65,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was injured.

February, 2012
Stopping Employee Theft
While your office may be protected from outsiders, is it protected from people inside your own company?

February, 2012
UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on Transformer
UL is notifying manufacturers that the transformer model identified below bears unauthorized UL Marks for the United States and Canada.

February, 2012
UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous GFCI's
UL is notifying consumers, retailers, manufacturers, regulatory agencies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) that the GFCI identified below, manufactured by Wenzhou Yongtai Electric Co. Ltd., may not provide protection in the event of a ground fault.

February, 2012
When to use a full body harness
When using personal fall protection equipment, wear a full body harness if you are at risk of falling.

January, 2012
Hearing protection for residential construction
It is important to wear hearing protection when exposed to noise. Sources of noise include air nailers, chop saws, chainsaws, circular saws, routers, screw guns, drills, and power planers.

January, 2012
Are You Ready for the MOL MSD Blitz on Manual Material Handling?
To help employers prevent MSD injuries related to manual material handling activities and prepare for the MOL blitz, it is critical that potential hazards are identified in the workplace. WSPS has developed an MSD Hazards Checklist as a first step toward prevention.

January, 2012
That’s when you may need personal fall protection equipment
Installing guardrails or barriers at a worksite is not always practical, that’s when you may need personal fall protection equipment.

January, 2012
Concrete pouring and pumping - personal protective equipment is required
To prevent exposure, personal protective equipment is required: hard hat, gloves, and safety glasses. Wear a long-sleeved shirt to protect against both site hazards and sun exposure.