http://www.hazmasters.com/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:40:04 -0800 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:40:04 -0800 www.hazmasters.com en Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:40:04 -0800 Hazmasters Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not. Take these five steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game: 1. Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear. 2. Warm up and cool down. 3. Know the rules of the game. 4. Watch out for others. 5. Don't play when you're injured. Wear Protective Gear Protective gear is anything you wear that helps...

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:55 -0800 Hazmasters What is Fatigue? Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy resulting from insufficient sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Boring or repetitive tasks can intensify feelings of fatigue. Fatigue can be described as either an acute or ongoing state of tiredness that leads to mental or physical exhaustion and prevents...

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:47:33 -0800 Hazmasters Eating healthy is an essential part to our overall health and wellbeing. Eating healthy at work, however, can be a particular challenge. Sometimes it just seems like there aren’t enough hours in a day and lunch tends to be one of those things that gets pushed to the side. In the mornings, you might just grab whatever is in the cupboard or fridge to take for lunch. Or it may...

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:24:07 -0800 Hazmasters In the unfortunate event that you should be hurt in the workplace, most employers have an ESRTW (Early and Safe Return to Work) policy in place to assist in the transition of going back to work. WHSCC NL (Workplace Health, Safety & Compensation Board of Newfoundland & Labrador) suggests the following steps to aid with early and safe return-to-work: Early and safe return to work:...

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:52:07 -0800 Hazmasters In early spring, CSA is expected to launch a new standard that will help users apply a systematic approach to identifying hazards, assessing the risk they pose, and eliminating or controlling them. "These three steps are the underpinnings of an effective occupational health and safety management system," says Freddie Ovanessian, a senior consulting solution designer with Workplace...

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:57:22 -0800 Hazmasters Have you ever been at a job where you were asked to complete a task that you didn't feel was safe? Maybe you or someone else "could" have the potential to suffer an injury, or worse, from this task, even though it could be prevented with the right training and equipment. How many of you shrugged it off and went ahead and did it anyway? I would imagine a lot of you, I know I have....

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:55:51 -0800 Hazmasters Hypothermia is a condition that relates to the extreme cooling of the body’s core temperature. Once the body’s core temperature drops below 35°C, hypothermia will have an opportunity to set in. Typically our body keeps and maintains a body temperature that fluctuates between 36.5°C and 37.5°C, which is considered safe for the normal functioning and metabolism of the...

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:37:51 -0800 Hazmasters With winter upon us, there are certain vehicle precautions that should be adhered to in order to ensure the safety and security of your person, property and loved ones when travelling during the often busy winter/holiday season. Below are some guidelines and precautions that one should take in order to preserve the safety of all that are involved. Get Prepared Before Heading Out...

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:57:46 -0800 Hazmasters A dime-sized amount or less of mercury is considered a small spill. What is mercury and how is it used? Mercury is a metal that occurs naturally in small amounts in the environment. Because it remains liquid at room temperature, it is used in many consumer products. Mercury is used in barometers, blood pressure instruments, thermometers, and other pressure-sensing instruments....

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:42:20 -0800 Hazmasters There are many schools of thought about what constitutes an effective workplace health and safety program. What it essentially comes down to is determining what works best for your organization and the workplace culture that exists within. Shawn M. Galloway recently wrote an excellent article for Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine entitled 10 Questions To Ask About Your Safety...

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