Whistler’s Jonas Hoke says his innovation is “pretty straight-forward” – a $10 plastic bin that contains a job site safety binder, WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) binder, safe work practices and procedures binder, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, eye wash station, and blanket.
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Roberta said she was drawn to workplace safety from an early age. Back in the 70s, as a kid in Vancouver, Roberta and her family experienced the tragedy of workplace injury.
Photographer Simon Kolton met construction workers and their families in Bangkok and Pattaya. He went to work with them, followed them up the buildings to take photos, and shot this photo of a young mom without fall protection.
Aren’t people too busy on YouTube laughing at funny videos or singing along to their favorite tunes? Apparently not.
The photos are of real people – not actors – and they aim for the heart, with messages like: “Slow down. My grandpa works here.” More than 50 families volunteered to use their images for the campaign…
Video by Dennis McDade – a Virginia Power lineman by day, songwriter / rap artist by night.
Electronic gaming gets a bad rap in many circles, but union rep Herb Conat thinks students’ gaming skills are bringing benefits to the workplace.
Electronic gaming gets a bad rap in many circles, but union rep Herb Conat thinks students’ gaming skills are bringing benefits to the workplace.
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