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Does Anyone Read the Instruction Manual?

Rob Hallsworth
4 September 2017
3:22 pm
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Be honest – how many times have you acquired a new product as a gift or a purchase and read the instruction manual? Most of us would view reading the manual as a last resort. In fact, Apple has got rid of the manual and your new iPhone does not come with any written …

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The power of a question

Rob Hallsworth
22 August 2017
11:52 am
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Updated: December 29th, 2020 A leader in any organization (director, municipal councillor, C-suite executive, owner, manager) can quickly demonstrate to others what is important to the organization by asking a question. No matter how complex the issue, process or problem, a simple question asked of the right people will provide valuable insight as to how …

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Best Practice in Chemical Handling

Lisa Hallsworth
21 July 2017
8:10 am
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Best practices in chemical handling focus on protecting the end-user of chemicals. If this is done well, not only will organizations meet the regulations but they will reduce illness and associated costs, improve internal and external reputation and facilitate an environment where workers can responsibly unleash the benefits of chemicals! How is this Accomplished? Consider …

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Who is responsible for safe chemical handling?

Rob Hallsworth
28 December 2020
12:40 pm
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Originally Published: July 2017 Every organization that handles hazardous chemicals is different. They vary in the type of chemicals used, the reasons they use the chemicals, the number of people who handle the chemicals and the resources they have available to mitigate the hazards associated with chemical use. But what management of manufacturers, schools, hospitals …

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Managing Chemicals With Foresight

Lisa Hallsworth
23 May 2017
6:06 pm
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I was saddened to read the Toronto Star’s article on workers exposed to toxic chemicals in a Peterborough plant this week and the efforts that Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Kevin Flynn, is making to expedite Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims for workers. The effects of chemical exposure in the workplace can be devastating and …

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Do Students Have the Knowledge They Need to Select Proper Gloves?

Lisa Hallsworth
27 April 2017
2:03 pm
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Rillea recently received a glove inquiry from a candidate for Masters in Physiotherapy, who was required to purchase gloves to work on embalmed cadavers as part of an anatomy lab. When asked about the type of embalming fluid used to preserve the cadavers, the student was unsure. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) had not been …

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