A wildfire can spread quickly across forests and fields, giving you little time to evacuate to safety. Drought, dry conditions, and the careless use of fire all contribute to increased risk of wildfire.  Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice – use the web to track current fires and...

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...

Health Canada’s Guidance for Back to School At present, symptoms currently associated with COVID-19 are similar to many common respiratory illnesses that may be circulating through schools/childcare settings. Key strategies to prevent and control respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, in schools and childcare settings are: For students/children and staff who are ill...

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...

Does your business have what it needs to make customers feel safe? We have a number of solutions to help create an environment of safety, including floor signage, plexi-glass shields, and barriers to encourage social distancing and help to protect both staff and customers. Ask us about our selection of...

Over the next few weeks many businesses will be returning to pre-pandemic operations. From addressing employee anxieties to securing necessary safety supplies, there are sure to be many new challenges for employers during this time. Fortunately, a little preparation can help you welcome your employees back to work...

Updated March 27th at 1:30pm   Read customer message from Vice President and GM, Roger James here.   New: Read Allocation Notice to Customers   To our valued customers,   Hazmasters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). In support of provincial and federal guidelines for social distancing, these changes aim...