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If you put both hot and cold water in a freezer, the hot water (allegedly) takes less time to turn to ice. This is the exact opposite of what science tells us should happen. The phenomenon of hot water freezing faster than cold water is known as the Mpemba effect, named after Erasto Mpemba, a Tanzanian student… Read More

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)… do you know what they are and why they are important? The Government of Canada has listed 16 different information elements that are important and required on a WHMIS 2015 SDS! Click the link below! https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/workplace-hazardous-materials-information-system/whmis-2015/labelling-chemicals-workplace-chemicals/new-hazardous-products-regulations-requirements/information-elements-required-whmis-2015-safety-data-sheets-health-canada.html Read More

Find information to help develop a plan to protect workers, customers and the public from COVID-19! It is important as an employer to know your rights and responsibilities, develop a workplace safety plan, and be compliant with the covid-19 workplace guidelines. Find posters, tools and guidance for Ontario workplaces here:https://www.ontario.ca/page/resources-prevent-covid-19-workplace?_ga=2.24237050.119306695.1625682944-409346107.1624373652 Read More

Do you know how to control these hazards? And do you have a hazard prevention plan? If not, check out @Health Canada’s Hazard Prevention Program Guide, as it is meant to “prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment” https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/health-safety/reports/hazard-prevention.html Read More

Did you know… as an employer you need to be aware of these UPCOMING classifications: 1. New hazard class names, for example, Class A – Compressed Gases will be Gases under Pressure2. New classification rules or criteria3. A few new hazard classes, for example, Aspiration Hazard *These changes mean that the hazards of products may… Read More

What is the length of the band? 3 congruent circles are bound together with a band.  If each circle has a diameter equal to 1, what is the length of the band surrounding the circles? Watch this 3 minute video to see how to solve the problem: https://youtu.be/PziKimOJ7Yg Answer: The length of the band surrounding the… Read More

Workplaces have a duty to protect employees on the job, and part of that commitment includes having a current health and safety program in place. Learn more about the basics of a program, what’s required by law, and how to ensure it’s making a positive impact on your workers in this CCOHS podcast: https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/0/1/e/01e1d6c50f3d2048/Episode178_OccupationalHealthSafetyPrograms.mp3?c_id=102639098&cs_id=102639098&expiration=1625069143&hwt=085d943bee27214da300d33583f0d24f Read More

From helpful how-to tutorials to videos on how to create an SDS, Trivalent is the expert! Check us out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FWlnr-Ovar4bTGNEHcQPw/videos Read More

Incorporating TECIS into your organization will ensure that you are deploying best practices in meeting compliance standards and creating safer workplaces! TECIS has many benefits you or someone you know could definitely be in need of! DISCLAIMER: Trivalent Data Systems is 100% Canadian owned and operated! 🇨🇦 Read More

As we approach the warmer months, it is important to understand the symptoms and first aid steps for heat exhaustion.Symptoms of heat exhaustion may start suddenly, and include:Nausea or irritability.Dizziness.Muscle cramps or weakness.Feeling faint.Headache.Fatigue.Thirst.Heavy sweating.High body temperature. First aid for heat exhaustion includes: Get medical aid. Stay with the person until help arrives.Move to a… Read More