These are articles, written by Rillea Personnel or guests, that provide helpful tips on how to responsibly consume and manage workplace chemicals.
Dermal or skin hazards can be managed by providing gloves, protective clothing and easy access to safety showers Information on Skin Hazards WHMIS 2015 contains 8 Hazard Statements which indicate the potential to cause skin damage: What the Regulations Say In Ontario the specific regulations for your organization will identify what you need to do […]
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The bystander effect is a well documented social phenomenon that explains why, when confronted with an emergency, people do not act. In simple terms it states that the more people there are in the area when an emergency occurs the less likely an individual is to help. Two factors lead to this effect. The first
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WHMIS was created to help reduce the injuries, illnesses, deaths, medical costs, fires and explosions caused by the unsafe use of hazardous products. Despite these noble objectives, 30 years after its creation it is one of the most frustrating pieces of legislation in the Health and Safety area. Why is WHMIS so Difficult? Frustration exists
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Providers of online WHMIS education claim that their program will help employees to: “recognize hazardous materials, gather additional hazard information, and learn how to safely store, use and handle these items” They do it by teaching people to read the Safety Data Sheets or SDS. For a small amount of money and an hour of
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Updated: December 29th, 2020 A leader in any organization (director, municipal councillor, C-suite executive, owner, manager) can quickly demonstrate to others what is important to the organization by asking a question. No matter how complex the issue, process or problem, a simple question asked of the right people will provide valuable insight as to how
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