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Towards a new era in workplace chemical safety

By Lisa Hallsworth

13 November 2024

Chemical safety in the workplace has come a long way but more action is needed to reverse occupational disease trends.

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Bladder cancer risks at work

By Lisa Hallsworth

3 July 2024

Chemical exposures in the workplace can increase the risk of bladder cancer — the fifth most common cancer in Canada. Learn how to prevent it.

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WHMIS 2015 at a glance

By Lisa Hallsworth

22 April 2024

Understanding WHMIS is crucial to create and maintain a safe, healthy, sustainable working environment.

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Keeping summer students safe at work

By Lisa Hallsworth

9 April 2024

Every employer must ensure that student workers are able to perform their duties without compromising their health and safety.

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SDG 2030: Take action for the planet with SDS RiskAssist

By Lisa Hallsworth

27 February 2024

Responsible chemical management is critical to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. SDS RiskAssist makes it easy.

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Contact Dermatitis in the Workplace

By Lisa Hallsworth

15 January 2024

Irritant contact dermatitis accounts for about 80% of all occupational dermatitis, with more than 1,000 compensation claims in Ontario annually.

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Find Occupational Exposure Limits: Free Research Tool

By Rob Hallsworth

29 November 2023

Instantly see occupational exposure limits (OEL) for any SDS, plus get compliance data for ingredients such as designated substances.

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Storing Flammables in the Workplace: Your WHMIS Cheat Sheet

By Rob Hallsworth

19 September 2023

Managing flammable products in the workplace in compliance with WHMIS and fire codes is a complex and technically challenging task. You can quickly identify these products by checking for the WHMIS flammable symbol, a black flame in a red diamond. (See all WHMIS symbols and their meanings.) From there, things get more complicated with many […]

Seven Readers' Choice Awards in a row for SDS RiskAssist!

7th COS Readers’ Choice Award for SDS RiskAssist

By Lisa Hallsworth

2 July 2024

SDS RiskAssist software has earned a Readers' Choice Award for SDS Management Solutions for the 6th year running.

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