Laurentian's Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health to launch mobile unit June 28
- May 4, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
No CommentsExperts at the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) in Sudbury want to hear about health and safety issues from workers in rural and remote areas of Ontario. Next month the research facility at Laurentian University will launch a mobile unit meant to travel across the province. The large vehicle will act as
Delayed dispensing of vending-machine junk food could prompt healthier choices, research shows
- April 5, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
Chicago – It’s mid-afternoon and you could go for a snack, so you visit the office vending machine. Will you choose a healthy option – perhaps a cheese stick or a fruit cup? Or will you select a candy bar, a bag of potato chips or something similar? A time delay might help you make
Research group publishes pamphlet on selecting slip-resistant footwear
- February 8, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
Montreal – A new pamphlet from scientific research organization IRSST offers guidance on selecting slip-resistant footwear for the workplace. Intended for workers, purchasers, and safety and health committees, the free pamphlet details the procedures for choosing footwear with proper grip and protection against hazards. It also lists necessary steps, including creating a selection committee, considering risk