February 2022
"NCA Health & Safety News" provides you with valuable information and assists in your quest to achieve a world-class safety culture. We believe that developing a safe work ethic is a never-ending process that must be part of every business's professional development.
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Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

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Congratulations to Merit Contractors Niagara Ltd - COR CERTIFICATION!
Merit Contractors Niagara Ltd is proud to announce that we have officially become COR Certified.
This certification represents that Merit has met critical Health & Safety industry standards and that there is a strong implementation of our Health & Safety Management System. This COR™ Certification is a true reflection of the dedication to health & safety from all Merit workers; office & field. Merit is excited to continue to grow and expand our Health & Safety system to ensure that workers get home safely every night. 
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Source: Canadian Occupational Safety
February - heart health
February Is Heart Health Month!
February is Heart Health Month, which means it’s all about learning how to keep your heart healthy and prevent heart disease.
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by:
  • being smoke-free
  • staying physically active
  • eating a healthy diet
  • maintaining a healthy weight
  • limiting alcohol use

Heart Health at Work
  • Use care when lifting to avoid stressing the heart. Lift with your legs and avoid straining. Dollies, hand trucks, and other tools can help make lifting easier; consider asking others to help lift items that are very heavy.
  • Know your own heart health and consider that when taking action at work. Get an annual physical and follow up on any concerns raised by your doctor. If you’re prescribed medication, take it according to your doctor’s directions. Get enough exercise and sleep. Eat a balanced diet. 
  • Be aware of potential respiratory hazards in your workplace and how to eliminate or minimize them. If you’re not sure what these could be, ask. 
  • Continue your own safety education to improve your knowledge about heart health and the potential heart hazards in your workplace so that you can make the best possible decisions every day.
Source: Canadian Cancer Society 

Dry Feb is a fundraiser that challenges you to go alcohol-free in February and raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. It helps you get healthy while also raising funds to make a difference for Canadians affected by cancer.
Does one month off alcohol sound too big of a challenge? Choose to participate for the whole month, 21 days, 14 days, or customize a timeframe that works for you. Read More
2022 COR Virtual Conference - April 5 or 26 2022

IHSA invites you to register for one of two available COR™ Virtual Conferences: April 5th or 26th, 2022. During this online session, you will obtain valuable information, tools, and experiences that can help you to be successful in achieving your COR™ certification using the COR™ 2020 audit tool. For more details about this event and how to register, download the flyer.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LINKS AND QR CODES WINTER (TEMPORARY) HEAT SAFETY

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PARTNERS ALIGNED TOGETHER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
NCA has made safety awareness a primary initiative for our Association.
We have launched our PATHS initiative, Partners Aligned Together for Health and Safety, formally making a stronger commitment to safety awareness and training.