Prevention at work

WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System In order to ensure the health and safety of companies, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) aims to facilitate access to information on hazardous materials used in the workplace. WHMIS is administered by the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and is governed by law. WHMIS...

Safe use of forklifts Do you use forklifts or do you plan to use them in your workplaces? Forklifts are widely used in companies and it is important to control risks by implementing preventive measures to avoid any incident that could lead to serious injuries. Do not increase your risk of accidents with forklifts! Accidents associated with the use of forklifts includ...

How does lockout promote safety in the workplace? Neutralize energies to better control the risk of accidents. The principle of energy 0 by padlocking or locking means to cut the energy source of a machine to stop and secure it during work, in order to protect the worker. Lockout is an effective means of prevention when the protective elements cannot be used. ...

Risks of falls at work The risks of falling at work are present in all types of jobs and can cause serious accidents. Did you know that falls are one of the top three killers of workplace accidents? In 2018, 24% of deaths from an occupational injury were caused by falls. Each year the CNESST counts on average 845 cases of falls from heights and 7,000 falls at the same level...