Un arc électrique est le résultat d'une décharge de courant électrique dans l'air à l'intérieur d'un appareil électrique, d'un conducteur sous tension exposé à un autre ou à la terre*. Un incident causé par un éclat d'arc électrique consiste généralement en un éclair de lumière ultra-brillant suivi d'une chaleur...

Arc Flash PPE Category 5 Electrical Safety Month Feature   An arc flash results from a flashover of electrical current through air in electrical equipment from one exposed live conductor to another or to ground*.  An arc flash incident usually consists of an ultra-bright flash of light followed by intense heat, and...

Imagine a two-liter of pop. This is about how much sweat a worker could possibly lose per hour when working in extreme heat.   This is why proper worksite hydration is critical. Each year hundreds die and thousands become ill while working in extreme heat or humidity. No...

With the arrival of spring, most of us welcome the warmer temperatures and begin looking forward to summer vacations and barbecues. However, the onset of nice weather also brings risks that require preparedness and planning.   The biggest among these is spring flooding. This can happen as a result...

What is fatigue? Simply put, fatigue is the state of feeling tired. Fatigue can take many different forms, making you feel sleepy, weary or overtired. It can be caused by many different factors, like insufficient sleep, long hours of extended mental and physical activity, sleep disorders or prolonged periods...

Alors que la pandémie de COVID se poursuit, nous avons reçu une avalanche de questions sur les masques faciaux KN95. Quand pouvez-vous les utiliser ? Quelles sont leurs performances ? Sont-ils sécuritaires ? Le masque facial KN95 est l'équivalent chinois du masque respiratoire N95 utilisé couramment aux États-Unis et au...

As the COVID pandemic grinds on, we have been fielding a flurry of questions about KN95 face masks. When can you use them? How do they perform? Are they safe?The KN95 face mask is China’s equivalent to the N95 respirator used commonly in the U. S. and Canada....

Halloween celebrations always have their own particular set of safety risks, whether from pedestrian deaths from vehicle collisions, fire hazards from decorations and candles, or inclement weather (especially from ice, cold, and rain). However, 2020 brings its own set of safety concerns with the COVID19 pandemic.   The CDC has...

Health Canada, the CDC and the W. H. O. all share the guidance to Clean AND Disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Clean, sanitize, and disinfect are often used in overlapping contexts but the...

Les autorités sanitaires ont très majoritairement soutenu l'efficacité du port de masque pour ralentir la propagation de COVID-19.   Alors que les élèves se préparent à retourner à l'école et que leurs parents travaillent à nouveau en dehors de la maison, beaucoup se préparent à s'adapter à une nouvelle réalité de...

Health authorities have overwhelmingly supported the efficacy of mask use in slowing the spread of COVID-19. As students prepare to return to school, and their parents to working once again outside of the home, many are preparing to adjust to a new mask-wearing reality.   For all day use, especially...

À l’heure actuelle, les symptômes actuellement associés au COVID-19 sont similaires à ceux de nombreuses maladies respiratoires courantes qui peuvent circuler dans les écoles/établissements de garde d’enfants. Les stratégies clés pour prévenir et contrôler les virus respiratoires, y compris COVID-19, dans les écoles et les services de garde sont les...