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Choosing Between Fixed and Adjustable Machine Guarding Systems: Pros and Cons
Industrial machinery creates ongoing risks during operation, maintenance, and repair. Guarding systems are the primary defense against contact with hazardous motion, energy release, or expelled materials. Facilities [...]
Explosion Risk Assessments in the Food Processing Industry with the Help of Safety Consultants
Dust explosions remain one of the most overlooked hazards in the food manufacturing sector. Fine powders—such as flour, sugar, starch, or powdered milk—can ignite when airborne and [...]
Emergency Response Planning for Flammable Liquid Incidents
Industrial sites handling hazardous materials must prioritize flammable liquid safety to minimize risks and comply with Ontario’s regulatory framework. An emergency response plan addresses immediate incident response [...]
Integrating Machine Guarding with Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Implementing machine guarding services with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures creates a robust foundation for industrial safety in Ontario [...]
The Synergy Between PHSRs and Lean Manufacturing Principles
Lean manufacturing principles originated to reduce waste and improve process flow in production environments. Initially developed in [...]
Are Organic Solvents Increasing Your Risk of Facility Fires?
Flammable solvents pose significant fire and explosion risks in industrial facilities across Ontario. Despite their widespread use, [...]
Can a Small Business Afford a PHSR? A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Small businesses often have this assumption that a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PHSR) is only for [...]
How Industrial Machine Safety Standards Have Changed Over the Last 50 Years
Workplace safety regulations have undergone significant transformations over the last five decades, particularly in industries that rely [...]
How Smart Sensors Are Shaping Ontario Workplace Health and Safety
Innovative technology is transforming workplace safety in Ontario, with smart sensors leading the charge in reducing risks [...]