The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) goes way back in time. It can be traced to the eighth century B.C in the famous poem “Homers Odyssey”. In the poem, there was a brief description of Laertes using gloves to…
Category: Equipment
Pros and Cons of Cell Phones in the Workplace
In today’s connected world, cell phones are as essential as a desk or computer in many organizations. But while they can be useful tools, they also bring potential distractions, security concerns, and safety risks. For Canadian employers, developing clear and…
Labeling Your Harness – What is Best Practice?
As a general best practice, the health and safety professionals at OSG do not recommend marking fall protection harnesses or writing on them at all. While some safety websites stipulate that writing on the tags only with a Sharpie-brand marker*…