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Best Practice in Chemical Handling

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

21 July 2017

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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Will My Liability Increase if I Provide Instructions beyond what an SDS Provides?

Author: Rob Hallsworth

20 January 2020

Our short answer is no, your liability won't increase – Employers are responsible for providing and ensuring workplace specific instructions/procedures are followed. But don’t take our word for it let’s look at what the Occupational Health and Safety Act says in general about responsibilities, what the Ministry of Labour's (MOL) interpretation of the WHMIS regulations …

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#OHSMatters March 2020 Newsletter

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

26 March 2020

The Coronavirus - Need Help to Ensure You Are Using Effective Disinfectants? The coronavirus has left many businesses reeling while other organizations are expending heroic effort in disinfect surfaces to prevent its spread. The disinfecting efforts present two challenges: ensuring the correct use of disinfectants that meet established criteria for use against the coronavirus and protecting workers …

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Rillea Releases SDS RiskAssist Version 2.0

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

27 August 2018

Rillea Technologies continues to disrupt how people use WHMIS with the release of version 2.0 of its award winning SDS Management Web Application - SDS RiskAssist. This revolutionary app was recently awarded a 2018 Readers’ Choice Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine. Version 2.0 makes it even faster and easier to organize, access and utilize …

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Obstacles to Chemical Risk Management

Author: Rob Hallsworth

12 February 2019

Implementing an effective chemical management system is difficult. Over a 3-year period we spoke with hundreds of people about workplace chemicals and identified 4 obstacles to improving chemical safety. The Bystander Effect The bystander effect says that in a group setting which calls for action to address a problem most of us will assume that …

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Dental Hygienist Overwhelmed by WHMIS Information

Author: Jackie White

12 June 2020

I spend a lot of time looking after myself and my family. Routine exercise, the right types of foods prepared in a healthy manner, and a balance between work and social activities. At work I follow the directions of my association and work with all my colleagues to keep our dental clinic and our patients …

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