CSA Z1006-16: The standard for confined spaces

Published on 8/1/2022
CSA Z1006-16: The standard for confined spaces

Each year, workers are injured or killed during confined space interventions. To better monitor the workers’ level of safety, it is recommended to implement a work management program, including the evaluation and prevention of risks associated with confined spaces. The CSA Z1006 standard is a reference tool enabling the development of such a program.

Top 3 Risks When Working on Energized Equipment

Published on 1/10/2022
Top 3 Risks When Working on Energized Equipment

When working with electricity, no hazard should be overlooked. According to specialists, there is no situation where electricity represents a lesser risk for workers. If the power is on, there is danger. The best protection against the risk of electric shock is to turn the power off before starting the task. It doesn’t take much to cause an accident.

Bill 59: What’s New?

Published on 11/10/2021
Bill 59: What’s New?

Occupational health and safety are constantly evolving. That’s why standards and laws are adapting to the new work realities. Unfortunately, Quebec was more hesitant to modernize its occupational health and safety regulations. As a result, although the number of loss-time accidents constantly increases year after year, previous governments never enforced important reforms.

The essentials of standard CSA Z94.1 on security helmets

Published on 11/11/2020
The essentials of standard CSA Z94.1 on security helmets

Since the last revisions in 2016, the standard CSA Z94.1 ensures that all workers using head protection equipment are always compliant and use gear adapted to their work environment. Our experts answer your most frequent questions about safety and construction hard hats as well as welding helmets.

Something new from Ansell and a new standard for hand impact protection

Published on 12/11/2019
Something new from Ansell and a new standard for hand impact protection

With the recent acquisition of Ringers, Ansell consolidates its impact expertise, especially regarding workers’ hands. All Ansell gloves are tested and certified by third-party laboratories to ensure they meet the demanding expectations of workers in various industries, such as construction and fire prevention. All models are taking into account the shape of the hand and the intended function to ensure the gloves remain in place and the hands are always adequately protected.