To ensure the proper fit and seal of a respirator, it is essential that employers conduct a user seal check regularly. A user seal check is a quick test that helps determine if the respirator is fitted correctly to the user’s face and provides an effective seal.
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16 Safety Training Requirements in Forestry & Agriculture
Learn safety training requirements for forestry and agriculture workers so you can mitigate risk and ensure a safe work environment.
11 Reasons Safety Training is Important in Transportation
Get an overview of the safety training requirements in the transportation industry and essential resources to help you meet those requirements.
Female Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Increased Injury Rates
PPE is crucial for a safe and healthy workforce in numerous sectors and roles. Read on to discover the concerns around ill-fitting PPE (especially for women) and what employers can do to ensure PPE fits correctly.
6 Reasons Safety Training is Important in Mining
Discover why safety training is vital in mining and the steps mining industry employers can take to protect their workers.
Common OHS Risks, Challenges, and Compliance Regulations in Quebec, Canada
This article is part of a series identifying common OHS risks, challenges, and compliance regulations in each province. Read on to find out the main issues Quebec employers should be aware of.
Fitness to Work & the Future of Drug Testing
A drug-free workplace is just one part, albeit an important part, of a broader vision of establishing and maintaining a workforce that is fit to work. As such, drug testing is just one part of a company’s efforts to achieve that vision.
6 Safety Training Requirements in Construction
Get an overview of safety training requirements in Canada and the United States and highlight some essential resources to help you meet those requirements.
6 Ways To Stay Safe on Snowy and Icy Job Sites: Employee Tips for Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls
The winter brings snow and ice to many parts of the US and Canada. Although it presents a picturesque landscape, snow and ice can prove treacherous for those working on outdoor job sites. Fortunately, armed with knowledge, you can take the necessary precautions to work safely on snowy or icy terrain and minimize the risk of devastating injuries.
Trends in Occupational Testing & the Food Manufacturing, Packing, and Transportation Sector
The pandemic and subsequent supply chain crisis have brought the relationship between food security and worker health into sharp focus. Delivering global food security means keeping workers healthy, and unfortunately, in several vital areas, food manufacturing, packing and transportation sector employees are at risk.
