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HEAT STRESS & HEAT EXHAUSTION

With summer months ahead we are potentially looking at extreme heat for working conditions.


Working in hot conditions while performing physically demanding work can affect the body’s cooling system. If the body is unable to cool itself, a worker will experience heat stress, which if not recognized and treated can quickly lead to heat exhaustion and potentially death.


Early symptoms of heat exhaustion, such as irritability, lack of coordination, altered judgment and excessive fatigue can lead to issues with fitness for duty and serious incidents.


Workers exposed to hot environments must be trained to prevent heat exhaustion and to recognize the early symptoms of heat stress in themselves and their co-workers. 


Click here for MSA toolbox talk for working in hot weather conditions: Hot Weather & Safe Work Toolbox Talk

COR Certification

MSA would like to congratulate the staff at Yorkton Toyota on achieving COR Certification. Yorkton Toyota is currently the only Automotive Dealership in Saskatchewan that have achieved this recognized safety certification level. If you wish to learn more about COR Certification click here: MSA COR Certification

Safety Short Videos

Keeping your First Aid Station and First Aid Register updated is critical in the event of an Emergent situation. Please take a moment and watch these two safety short videos for more information:


First Aid Register - Safety Short Video

First Aid Station - Safety Short Video

Training

On August 11th we will be offering Safety Fundamental Training for business Owners, Managers and Supervisors. This recognized training course provides critical information on understanding your safety roles and legislated responsibilities. If you have completed this training course in the past, it is a good idea to complete this training again to stay up to date with current legislation. 


To learn more or register click here: Live Virtual Training Registration

More Updates

MSA Safety Advisors will be in Humboldt and Langenburg 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


Motor Safety Association remains committed to assisting our members with safety questions or concerns. We can take phone calls 1-306-721-0688; meet through virtual meetings or onsite and are available via email. If you have any safety information that you feel should be communicated to our membership, please email: info@motorsafety.ca


Sincerely,

 

Ryan J. Bast, CRSP

Programs Services Manager