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

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

27 April 2017

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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Spring Newsletter

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

17 April 2019

SDS RiskAssist Nominated for COS Magazine's Readers' Choice Award - Help us win! For the second year in a row, SDS RiskAssist has been nominated for the Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine's Readers' Choice Award in the SDS Management Solutions category (Question 45). Last year we were one of 3 winners. This year, we aim to …

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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 Technologies Helps Toronto Dentist Excel at Workplace Safety for Healthier Bottom Line

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

30 October 2019

Toronto, October 22, 2019 – Dr. Eva Iperifanou knows the value of workplace health. As the Dental Director of Unite Here Wellness & Dental Centre, she invests huge resources into ensuring her team of dentists, dental assistants and hygienists are working in healthy, well-managed environments at each of Unite Here’s three locations in Toronto and …

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Managing Chemicals With Foresight

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

23 May 2017

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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