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I spend a lot of time looking after myself and my family. Routine exercise, the right types of foods prepared in a healthy manner, and a balance between work and social activities. At work I follow the directions of my association and work with all my colleagues to keep our dental clinic and our patients […]
Dental Hygienist Overwhelmed by WHMIS Information Read More »
Originally Posted: March 17, 2020 Updated: February 15th, 2022 With the peak of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus behind us and a large portion of the Canadian population now vaccinated, there is hope that 2022 will see businesses being able to sustain focus on strategies to recover. Still, many people in and outside of
Disinfectants That Meet EPA & Health Canada Criteria Against Coronavirus Read More »
Keeping Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) up to date can take a huge amount of time. Time that most organizations do not have. But not having current information puts workers at risk for both acute and chronic health issues. What The Regulations Say In Canada, the Hazardous Product Act (federal legislation) and the provinces WHMIS legislation
Can a Designated Substance Help You Keep SDSs Up-To-Date? Read More »
Our first client proudly provided us with the documentation for the chemicals they used in their manufacturing facility – 255 items. Today they use 91 different chemicals. And they are not alone. Across the board, in over 100 workplaces, we have seen organizations use more chemicals then they need to! This creates: Unnecessary safety and
You are Using Too Many Chemicals in Your Workplace Read More »
Our short answer is no, your liability won’t increase – Employers are responsible for providing and ensuring workplace specific instructions/procedures are followed. But don’t take our word for it let’s look at what the Occupational Health and Safety Act says in general about responsibilities, what the Ministry of Labour’s (MOL) interpretation of the WHMIS regulations
Will My Liability Increase if I Provide Instructions beyond what an SDS Provides? Read More »
Using SDS RiskAssist, Rillea Technologies helps Toronto dentists excel at workplace safety and the UN SDGs for a healthier bottom line.