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Beat the Heat: Protect Your Workers This Summer! As temperatures soar, it's crucial to keep your team safe from heat-related illnesses. Here are some simple yet effective steps to protect your workers: 🔹Stay hydrated! Provide plenty of cool water and encourage frequent sips throughout the day. 🔹Take it easy. Schedule more breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas during peak heat hours. 🔹Dress smart. Encourage light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing that breathes well. 🔹Buddy up! Use the buddy system to watch for signs of heat stress in coworkers. 🔹Acclimatize gradually. Allow new or returning workers to adjust to the heat over 5-7 days. 🔹Know the signs. Train your team to recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Remember, prevention is key! By implementing these measures, you're not just following best practices – you're showing your team you care about their well-being. Want more detailed guidance? Reach out, we are glad to help you navigate the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website for comprehensive resources on heat stress prevention. Stay cool and safe out there! ❄️😎 #WorkplaceSafety #HeatStressPrevention #EmployeeWellbeing #HRBestPractices #SuperHR

Beat the Heat: Protect Your Workers This Summer! As temperatures soar, it's crucial to keep your team safe from heat-related illnesses. Here are some simple yet effective steps to protect your workers: 🔹Stay hydrated! Provide plenty of cool water and encourage frequent sips throughout the day. 🔹Take it easy. Schedule more breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas during peak heat hours. 🔹Dress smart. Encourage light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing that breathes well. 🔹Buddy up! Use the buddy system to watch for signs of heat stress in coworkers. 🔹Acclimatize gradually. Allow new or returning workers to adjust to the heat over 5-7 days. 🔹Know the signs. Train your team to recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Remember, prevention is key! By implementing these measures, you're not just following best practices – you're showing your team you care about their well-being. Want more detailed guidance? Reach out, we are glad to help you navigate the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website for comprehensive resources on heat stress prevention. Stay cool and safe out there! ❄️😎 #WorkplaceSafety #HeatStressPrevention #EmployeeWellbeing #HRBestPractices #SuperHR

Spring and Summer are just around the corner! Proper Hydration is the secret to workplace safety and productivity. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) studies show drinking water all day long improves your health, mental focus and productivity. Mild dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, mood swings and difficulty concentrating. Let Gloves Plus Inc. help you with your hydration needs. #hydration, #drinkingwater #dehydration

Q&A: What is stress leave and how much stress leave can be taken? Find out in the Health & Safety Handbook. #stress #mentalhealth #personalleave #workerscompensation #healthandsafety

🚨 🚧 Safety First, Always! 🚧 🚨 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that our Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Department is dedicated to keeping everyone informed and engaged! 📢 Every quarter, we roll out a special newspaper/bulletin for all staff, packed with essential HSE updates and insights. 📰 What’s Inside This Edition? 📰 🔊 Noise at the Workplace - Discover how workplace noise can affect your health and what we’re doing to minimize it. 🧠 Mental Health Matters - Let’s talk about mental well-being and the support systems available to YOU. ♻️ Scheduled Waste Management - Learn the best practices for handling and disposing of scheduled waste safely and effectively. 👉 Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected! Together, we’re building a healthier, safer workplace for everyone! 💪 #SafetyFirst #HealthAndSafety #MentalHealth #WasteManagement #Teamwork #HSE #StaySafe

Stress is the leading cause of work-related illness in Great Britain. The HSE are calling for Volunteers to take part in some independent research to explore the causes of work-related stress in workplaces and what you are doing to try and prevent it. If you are interested in hosting a researcher please get in touch with either Verian Group or the Health and Safety Executive for further information. #HSE #stress #workplace #research

5 topics to discuss and prepare for at your next #safety meeting: 🔎 Workplace violence ⚡ Natural disasters 🧠 Mental health 👷 PPE and equipment safety ☀️ Heat safety Find more monthly safety topics here: https://bit.ly/3V2E2Q0

Western Australia’s WorkSafe has published an in depth code of practice for psychological health and safety at work, focusing on practical steps to achieve mandatory compliance with the law. This sets a new benchmark for managing psychological risk following the publication of ISO 45003 back in 2021, which first put a spotlight on psychological wellbeing in the health and safety arena. In this article, Paul Verrico, Sarah Valentine and Sophie Parkin consider the lessons that can be learned from the introduction of Australia’s Code of Practice for Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace, regardless of your location. Read the article, published by SHP - Health and Safety News: https://lnkd.in/eQvYewJt #HealthAndSafety #MentalHealth

This week Paul Verrico, Sarah Valentine and I have published an article with SHP on Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Lessons from Down Under. 📖 In today’s fast-paced work environments, fostering psychological safety is no longer a mere buzzword—it’s a critical factor for organizational success. 🚀 Key Takeaways: Legal Implications: The article sheds light on the Australian Code of Practice for Psychosocial Hazards and the potential global ripple effects Employee Voice: Understand why encouraging employees to speak up matters. When team members feel psychologically safe, they’re more likely to report hazards, share innovative ideas and collaborate effectively. Leadership Role: Leaders play a pivotal role in creating a safe space. Whether you’re a manager, supervisor or team lead, your actions set the tone for psychological safety within your organization. 🌈 Embrace Psychological Safety: Moving beyond compliance and embracing psychological safety is a strategic advantage. By doing so, we empower our teams and boost productivity, creating a workplace where people can thrive.