As many of us know, staying up to date with safety programs and rules in the heavy construction industry involves a lot of paper work.…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST We all know that prevention measures work in controlling physical and health hazards in our workplaces – engineering controls, safe…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST The 350 companies that are COR® certified through MHCA WORKSAFELY™ employ approximately 75% of the workforce in Manitoba’s heavy construction…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST Workplace injuries do not happen at a consistent rate all year long. Studies done in the heavy construction industry show…
Musculoskeletal injury (MSI) hazards in workplaces continue to be the number 1 source of injury in the heavy construction industry. Causes of musculoskeletal injuries include:…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST Numerous projects around the city and throughout the province pose respiratory hazards to workers. These can include various types of…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST Heavy construction worksites are noisy, and noise is a common safety hazard for industry workers. Failing to protect your hearing…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST This last week Manitoba experienced a heat wave that broke several weather records. Knowing how to work safely in hot…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST Even though Canada Day falls on a Thursday this year, we anticipate that vehicle traffic will increase in and around…
BACK TO YOU: DON HURST Much of our construction season spans the hottest months of the year, affecting the conditions in which we work. On-site…