Ensuring the safety of employees working at heights is of the utmost importance. As a result, the OHS Vulnerability Measure, developed at the Institute for Work and Health (IWH), is used to measure the extent to which a worker may be vulnerable to occupational health and safety (OHS) risks at work. Keep reading for ways [...]
In Ontario alone, there were 11,928 recorded injuries as a result of workplace falls in 2017, according to a report generated through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. That number, the most up to date information related to working at heights, is up from each of the two previous years and underscores the great importance [...]
Confined spaces are high-risk areas on job sites that have caused the death of workers and would-be rescuers alike. Examples of confined space rescue situations include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, and pipelines. Not surprisingly, very specific regulations need to be followed by workers who work in and around these spaces. It’s [...]
Elevating work platforms (EWPs) allow workers to temporarily work at heights, and require proper know-how and training to use safely. Read on for our full guide, and know you can trust the experts at ACUTE for all your workplace safety needs - contact us today! ACUTE's Full Guide to Elevating Work Platforms 1. Basic Types Of [...]
