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Security workers look for safety nets

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Joe Bonsu knows first-hand about the daily violence and harassment security guards face at work, having spent five years working as one.     Now, he stands up for security guards as president of local 5296 of United Steelworkers in Canada and ...

PPE Stories | Larissa Cardey | Tuesday, 16 February 2010

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Editorial

Resolutions just don’t cut it

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The beginning of the year is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that passed and look forward to what the coming year will bring – both to our personal and professional li...

Mari-Len De Guzman | Monday, 2 February 2009

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Safety and the self-employed

Self-employment is on the rise in our country, and is the second fastest growing employment demographic in Canada, with approximately 16 per cent of 17 million workers freelancing for their income. The problem is that while self-employment is rising, safety awareness for this group of Canadians is not....

Chris Bosch | Friday, 4 April 2008

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The view from outer space

If you want to change the way that you think, try spending a day with an astronaut. Unfortunately, less than 500 people have had the space experience so our chances of doing this are indeed rare. Let’s face it, looking at our big blue marble of a planet through the window of...

Alan Quilley, CRSP | Thursday, 17 January 2008

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Metal-free feet

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Dynamic Safety International introduces the new Zero Metal boot, a line of safety footwear that does not have metal inside. The Zero Metal series meets CSA Green Patch standards, including dielectric, and is lightweight for increased comfort, the company says. The Zero Metal boots are warmer on the workers’ feet than ...

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Multi-use ear clips

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Kimberly Clark Professional’s innovative KleenGuard H50 multiple-use ear clips feature a lightweight ear clip chassis and removable foam ear pads that fit comfortably and block unwanted workplace noise without intruding into the sensitive ear canal. The ear clips stay securely in place without relying on high-pressure bands or pressure inside the ...

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Prescription earplugs

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HearSafe Canada Inc. offers custom fit earplugs that, the company says, delivers better comfort and increases compliance among workers. “If prescriptions for eyewear are important for workers to see properly to preserve their vision, then it makes sense for workers to take care of their hearing the same way,” says ...

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