Employer’s Responsibilities

Tick Removal Kits & Safety for Canadian Outdoor Workers: What You Need to Know

As tick populations rise across Canada, outdoor workers face an increased risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. With endemic zones expanding and tick season lasting longer, tick safety is now a critical part of any workplace health and safety plan. This blog outlines why employers must equip their teams with tick removal kits, how to use them properly, and the steps needed to reduce exposure. Learn what to include in a kit, how to perform safe removal, and how Dentec Safety Specialists can support your team with compliant, effective PPE and training solutions.

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Heat stress facts

Heat Stress Facts

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Department of Health, and the University of Michigan, employees required to work in high temperature environments should be allowed to take frequent breaks in a cool place. “High Temperature Work Environments” are generally referred to as the following:

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Factors to consider with fall protection

Factors to Consider in Fall Protection & OH&SA- Employers General Responsibilities

All aisles and walkways should be kept free of clutter and debris. Oil spills and other slippery materials should be cleaned up immediately. Areas that are slippery because of the continuous use of water–common in the floriculture industry–should be off-limits as general traffic areas and restricted to those workers who must perform their duties in

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