by Marketing | Sep 19, 2018 | Article, Consultant Advice
There are significant concerns about potential neurological effects associated with exposure to manganese in welding fumes. Welding fumes are composed of metals and most fumes contain a small percentage of manganese. Manganese may be found in carbon steel shielded...
by Marketing | Aug 9, 2018 | Article, Consultant Advice
Managers are frequently aware of the risks of associated with some popularized occupational exposures such as asbestos and radon, yet few think about diesel engine exhaust is one of the potent risk factors for developing cancer. It is a serious concern: according to...
by Marketing | Jul 16, 2018 | Article, Consultant Advice
With chemotherapy as one of the main cancer treatments, there is a global increase in the use of antineoplastic agents. Antineoplastic drugs, also known as cytotoxic drugs, are most often used in chemotherapy to treat cancer. While they are used to treat cancer...
by Marketing | Jul 13, 2018 | Article, Consultant Advice
In recent years, to protect workers in the construction industry against exposure to hazardous chemicals, the Ministry of Labour removed the exemption to Ontario Regulation 833 that construction projects enjoyed. This regulation sets out requirements for protecting...
by Marketing | Mar 26, 2018 | Article, Consultant Advice
Floods and the associated water damage that often follows can be unexpected and often times devastating financially. When water finds its way into a building as a result of precipitation or a mechanical failure, it can be a challenging experience both emotionally and...
by Marketing | Mar 26, 2018 | Article, Consultant Advice
Maintaining good indoor air quality is often a challenge during spring and fall. The increased likelihood of poor IAQ during shoulder seasons is a result of a combination of poor ventilation, moisture and airtight insulation in buildings. The HVAC’s primary purpose is...
