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Ensuring Fit for Duty on Construction Sites: A Key to Health, Safety, and Productivity

Fit for duty is an essential component of health and safety on any construction site. In an industry that already poses high risks, ensuring that each worker is mentally and physically prepared for the day can prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Fit for duty assessments consider multiple factors that impact a worker’s alertness and decision-making […]

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The Importance of Properly Fitting PPE: Ensuring Safety and Comfort on the Job

In the world of health and safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in safeguarding workers from hazards that can lead to serious injuries or illnesses. Whether it’s a hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, or respiratory protection, PPE is the frontline defense for individuals in hazardous environments. However, one key factor that often

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Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry: Breaking the Silence and Building Support

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness about mental health and offer support to those struggling in silence. While the construction industry is known for building our roads, bridges, and homes, it faces a less visible, but equally important challenge: mental health and suicide prevention. The construction sector consistently ranks among

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Understanding the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): Keeping Workers Safe

Understanding the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): Keeping Workers Safe Since 1979, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) has been the cornerstone of workplace safety in the province. With significant updates in 1990, this vital legislation continues to protect workers from various workplace hazards. What’s the OHSA all about? The OHSA,

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