A versatile tool but also a major source of injuries. Ladders and stepladders are found in almost every workplace and used by virtually everyone. From maintenance staff changing light bulbs…
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Protect the past. Safeguard the future. Heritage properties pay tribute to our nation’s history and our diverse cultures. These historic structures reflect the periods in which they were built —…
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While hazardous or “extreme” sports may be very appealing, they do present greater risks for injuries. A severe injury sustained by participation in a hazardous sport can forever change a…
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Health Canada estimates that eleven to thirteen million Canadians suffer a food-borne illness every year. Five thousand Canadians are hospitalized and up to 900 Canadians die each year as a…
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Every year, approximately four million Canadians suffer from a foodborne illness. Of the 11,600 people who are hospitalized every year, 250 die.¹ Commonly called food poisoning, foodborne illness is the…
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According to Health Canada, as many as 1,200,000 Canadians may be affected by life-threatening allergies and as many as 6 % of young children have food allergies. Unfortunately, these numbers…
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Best practices to help protect people and property Fire is often cited as the most dangerous hazard on both construction and demolition sites. The ravages of fire can be devastating…
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Disappearing petty cash… false billing… bogus cheques… altered expense claims… credit card fraud… financial misrepresentation… Theft occurs in all kinds of organizations including small, not-for-profit agencies, retirement homes, schools and…
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The electric charge which flows into your property through electric circuits carries enough power to cause serious personal injury — electric shock, burn, even death. In addition to personal injury,…
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Steps to take if this happens After a water pipe burst in a Toronto school, the entire floor of a recreational facility had to be replaced… When water freezes at…
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