If you work with hazardous materials or potential pollutants, then spill response training is a must. ACUTE Environmental and Safety Services offers a course directly approved by the Ontario Wastewater Certification Office. Read on to discover 3 things you need to know about spill response training. When it comes time to register, trust ACUTE - we [...]
Ergonomics In The Workplace: Top 10 Resources When you think about hazards in the workplace, what comes to mind? Falling from heights, toxins and dangerous chemicals, and fire hazards? Although these dangers are very real, we tend to overlook one of the most common workplace hazards - improper ergonomics. Proper ergonomics in the [...]
If you work around electrical, thermal, chemical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, or gravitational energy, then lock-out/tag-out training is a necessity. ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services offers a training program that will teach you the methods and legislative requirements for hazardous energy control in the workplace. Contact ACUTE today to register. Comprehensive Introduction to Lock-Out/Tag-Out [...]
Respiratory fit testing is a crucial aspect of workplace safety, as these devices play a very important role in the protection of workers. It is essential that both workers and employers understand how to use them properly, and you can trust ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services to make sure you have the hands-on training needed [...]
We all have different learning styles. Some of us are more visual, so in this article, we will present the 5 best workplace safety videos for 2019. They remind us that a safe working environment requires everyone to be on board and that proper training is a must. Be sure to protect yourself, your business, [...]
Some employees cringe at the thought of yet another training course, but we're here to tell you that it's entirely possible to make health and safety fun! ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services offers a range of health and safety training programs, and with over 100 years of combined experience, our staff have much more than [...]
Confined space entry is serious business, and every precaution must be taken before working in these potentially dangerous areas. Read on to discover some top confined space entry safety tips, and make sure you get the proper training with ACUTE Environmental and Safety Services. Be sure to read our Fundamental Guide to Confined Space Entry Training, and contact us or sign up for our training course today.
HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Guidelines have been produced and are maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which regulates hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories. Read on to discover three things you need to know about HAZWOPER. For training in Canada, you can trust ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services. Our [...]
A great New Year's resolution is implementing workplace safety tips to keep your employees safe on the job. Read on to discover 10 of the best workplace safety tips for 2019, and keep in mind these tips apply to both employees and employers/supervisors. The most important thing is to make sure everyone on the [...]
Every year we go through the process of setting your clocks back an hour in the fall, and an hour ahead in the spring. The main reason for this practice is to make better use of natural daylight during the longer days of summer, ultimately aiming to conserve energy and make more efficient use [...]
