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Updated ‘underground’ and ‘overhead’ systems standards critical to safety and efficiency
September 14, 2015 by CSA Group

Codes for safe electrical installation are fairly well known, but people are often more familiar with the parts pertaining to homes and consumers. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA), however, just published new editions of two standards…

Five facts about wire rope stretch
September 14, 2015 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

Checking the stretch of wire ropes under load is an essential part of regular inspections recommended by Health and Safety Ontario. To help customers better understand wire rope basics such as stretch, Bergen Cable Technology,…

Mobile shoe stores make workplace safety convenient
September 11, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Mister Safety Shoes understands that convenience is very important to its busy customers. Though the leading supplier of safety shoes has 16 retail locations across Ontario and Alberta — with more opening each year —…

How to avoid wire rope bending fatigue
September 8, 2015 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

Bergen Cable Technology has a reputation for producing reliable wire rope products. But even when wire ropes come from an expert manufacturer like Bergen, there are still important factors to keep in mind…

New FEIN grinders offer greater control, efficiency and safety
September 3, 2015 by Fein Power Tool Company

FEIN has released a new generation of Rat-tail grinders with ErgoGrip — ergonomic handles that provide maximum contact between hand and machine.  “Better grip means greater safety, greater control and higher efficiency,” the company says. …

Exhaust fans built for years of trouble-free service
September 1, 2015 by N.R. Murphy Limited

N.R. Murphy is best known for manufacturing high-quality standard and custom fabricated dry dust collectors. However, the Cambridge, Ont.-based company also manufactures both small and large industrial-sized exhaust fans — a key component…

Aeroex brings clean air to long list of satisfied customers
August 18, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Aeroex has a mission — to bring clean air to the metalworking industry through its line of leading-edge oil mist collectors. The Barrie, Ont.-based company’s collectors are designed to overcome many of the shortfalls of other technologies,…

Free standard an opportunity for consumers and manufacturers
August 14, 2015 by CSA Group

CSA Group recently published a new standard for residential fueling appliances that addresses one of the key barriers to growth of the natural gas vehicle market — limited infrastructure. The document covers indoor and outdoor fueling…

Managed safety footwear solution saves time for busy companies
August 13, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Managing a corporate safety program can be a challenging task. Mister Safety Shoes has developed its eTrac Managed Footwear Solution to help make it easier.  Suitable for companies of any size, the eTrac solution is…

Safety shoe supplier offers comfort, style and safety
August 10, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Mister Safety Shoes proves that both comfort and safety are possible with its wide range of protective footwear for men and women, offering many safety features, styles and brands.  “We take workplace safety…

New edition of natural gas and propane installation code now available
August 6, 2015 by CSA Group

The 2015 edition of CSA B149.1 – Natural gas and propane installation code is now available. An important resource for gas and propane industry workers across Canada, the new edition reflects the latest safety requirements…

Custom solutions bring clean air to N.R. Murphy customers
August 4, 2015 by N.R. Murphy Limited

N.R. Murphy has solved thousands of challenging industrial dust problems for customers across Canada over the last 70-plus years. With more than 14,000 installations under its belt, the Cambridge, Ont.-based company has helped…

Workplace noise: How much is too much?
July 31, 2015 by CSA Group

Noise has long been recognized as an occupational hazard, yet many organizations do not understand the point at which noise becomes more than just a part of everyday work life — when it becomes a…

How to select a proper safety shoe: Five key factors
July 20, 2015 by Mister Safety Shoes

Two out of every three workers will suffer foot injuries in their lifetime. This alarming statistic from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety drives home the importance of proper footwear in…

ELS offers ergonomic solution to roll handling
June 9, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has a reputation for exceeding customer expectations. Its standard and custom overhead material lifting systems and equipment are designed to make difficult jobs seem easy by doing…

Safety swivel hoist rings among Ken Forging’s offerings
May 28, 2015 by Ken Forging

Ken Forging started in a 20' x 20' garage 45 years ago and has grown into a leading manufacturer in the forging business. Though originally strictly an eyebolt manufacturer, the Jefferson, Ohio-based company…

Lifting solution increases productivity, decreases injury
May 8, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of custom store fixtures and visual merchandising products required a lifting solution to address inefficiency and reduce the risk of worker injury. Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment had the answer. The…

Oil mist collector decreases mist and costs, increases safety
May 7, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

When it comes to quality, health and safety, there is no compromise for 2Source Manufacturing, a Mississauga, Ont.-based supplier of precision aircraft bushings.  Air quality has a big impact on the health and…

Lapp cables help save lives
March 31, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

A worldwide leader in automotive safety — a pioneer in both seat belt and airbag technology — required cable for its crash test simulators to collect data during impact. The company had two…

Outdoor shelters protect from the elements
February 18, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Smoke shelters, from Mississauga, Ont.-based Excess Space Solutions (ESS), provide a designated outdoor smoking area while protecting non-smokers from second-hand smoke.  Designed to comply with local building code requirements, as well as local…

A quick guide to standards development
February 11, 2015 by CSA Group

Standards impact our lives on a daily basis. From the appliances in our homes, to the structures and systems in our offices, to the bridges and roads to get between the two, standards…

Three ways to reduce risk in the mining industry
February 10, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Given the many inherent challenges of maintenance in the mining industry, safety should always remain a priority with every worker, manager and owner. After all, mine operators have the primary responsibility under the Mine Act…

Workstation crane customization addresses safety concerns
February 10, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of stainless steel sheet products planned to install a new robotic weld cell — a new manufacturing process for making large industrial batteries. The company was on the hunt for a…


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