THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 7, July 2013
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 7, July 2013 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of workplace injury. Over 42,000 Canadian workers suffer this type of injury each year. Most of these incidents are slips and trips, but one third of […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 6, June 2013
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 6, June 2013 INSURANCE TIPS USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING Establishing a policy for the use of mobile phones and other wireless devices while driving should be part of your organization’s safety program. Research has proven using wireless devices while driving […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No.2, February 2013
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No.2, February 2013 INSURANCE TIPS Building Valuations – What You Need to Know A property’s value can differ depending on the purpose of the valuation. Valuations will vary depending on whether you are financing or selling the building, estimating its current replacement cost […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No.1, January 2013
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No.1, January 2013 SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES Collisions are not simply a cost of doing business; a truck crash can result in fatalities and injuries and can damage your business reputation. According to Transport Canada’s road safety statistics, 20% of fatalities and 9% […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 12, December 2012
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 12, December 2012 RISK MANAGEMENT Controlling Visitors on Your Site We have all seen tragic news reports of a customer who is killed while visiting a scrap yard. Reducing risks to onsite visitors should be a part of every safety program. […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 11, November 2012
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 11, November 2012 INSURANCE TIPS Prevent Equipment Theft Theft can’t always be prevented, but following a few simple steps could reduce the chance your equipment will be targeted, or help recover stolen items: 1. Mark and identify equipment in two locations, […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 10, October 2012
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 10, October 2012 PROVINCIAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Are you compliant with your provincial requirements? Staying up to date with your obligations as an employer is crucial to your business. Changes to provincial rules and regulations might mean you are not compliant to […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No.9, September 2012
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No.9, September 2012 INDUSTRY SAFETY Lockout/Tagout Training The process of lockout/tagout (LOTO) is one of the most important safety practices in the recycling industry. Although regulated provincially, the LOTO process is legally required throughout Canada for the industry-specific activities outlined by the […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 8, August 2012
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 8, August 2012 INSURANCE TIPS Fire Prevention and Loss Control through the use of Infrared Cameras Thermography is an infrared inspection to monitor thermal changes in an area or material. It can be a valuable tool in risk reduction and can […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 7, July 2012
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 4, No. 7, July 2012 INSURANCE TIPS Fleet Management Basics Part 3: The Driver, Continued Driver Orientation Companies should have a program that clearly explains the company’s policies standards, lines of communication, and procedures. The foundation of this program should be a Driver’s […]
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