This week is Fire Prevention Week in North America. MSA offers many FREE Fire Safety resources available to support your business. Having a Fire Safety Plan is critical in ensuring your workplace is prepared in the event of a fire. 

Is there a written emergency procedure to be used in case of a fire? Is it posted in conspicuous areas for reference by workers? Below are the provincial legislated requirements of what should be included in a Fire plan:

• Sounding the fire alarm & notifying the fire department
• Evacuating endangered workers, with special provisions for workers with disabilities
• The quantities, locations and storage methods of all flammable substances
• The designation of persons to carry out the fire safety plan and the duties of the designated persons
• The training of designated persons and workers in their responsibilities for fire safety
• The holding of fire drills (at least once during each 12 month period)
• The control of fire hazards

Below are further educational resources to promote Fire Safety Education:

Fire Prevention Toolbox Talks

Fire Safety Planning Safety Short Video

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Safety Short Video

Fire Safety Awareness & Prevention Webinar

For templates and assistance in developing a Fire Safety Plan click here: info@motorsafety.ca

Have you ever experienced a hand injury at work? Please consider completing this short two minute Hand Injury Survey to help us prevent future hand injuries in our industry: Hand Injury Survey

If you are interested in having one of our safety advisors spend 10 – 15 minutes discussing the importance of hand injury prevention with your staff click here info@motorsafety.ca and you will be contacted.

To print or download a poster with tips on how to protect your hands click here: How to Protect Your Hands

To learn more about the upcoming free live virtual training courses from MSA click on the links below:

Oct 20^th: OHC Level I Registration

Nov 3^rd: OHC Level II Registration

Nov 24^th: Safety Fundamentals for Supervisors & Managers Registration

Nomination forms are now available to nominate a Safe Worker or Safe Employer in our industry to be recognized for their dedication to workplace safety. Please submit nomination prior to the October 31^st deadline. For more information click here:

Safe Worker/Safe Employer Award Nominations

MSA Safety Advisors will be in Moose Jaw and Raymore in the near future. If your business is interested in having a MSA Advisor come out at no additional charge to provide onsite safety services, contact us: info@motorsafety.ca or at 306-721-0688.

If you have any further safety information that you feel should be communicated to our industry and membership, please email: info@motorsafety.ca