by MacRAE’S Digital Marketing Solutions | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog
Did you know that silica is one of the most common hazards in the workplace in Ontario? CAREX Canada estimates that 142,000 Ontarians are exposed to silica in their workplace daily! Silica has been called by some the “asbestos of...
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by MacRAE’S Digital Marketing Solutions | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog
In 2022, 18% of paid WSIB claims were related to noise-induced hearing loss. April 26th is International Noise Awareness Day, and together with individuals and organisations around the globe, we are raising awareness of the harmful effects of noise on...
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by MacRAE’S Digital Marketing Solutions | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog
In keeping with our vision of “Protecting People, Property and Planet”, ECOH is proud to be trialing a 4-Day Week. As an environmental consulting company, giving back to communities and supporting sustainable living at work, home and play are values...
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by Catharine Shaw | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog
Respirators are like shoes, they come in different shapes and sizes and designed for a specific purpose. Some respirators like an N95 mask are disposable and often seen in healthcare settings whereas the half-face elastomeric respirator is reusable and typically...
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by Catharine Shaw | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog
RSIs – What are They Repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, refer to injuries affecting tendons, tendon sheaths, muscles, ligaments, nerves, joints, and other soft issues that can occur across the entire body. RSIs can go by a variety of names...
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by Catharine Shaw | Nov 24, 2022 | Blog
November is Fall Prevention Month, a campaign which promotes fall awareness and also encourages organizations and individuals to deploy fall prevention efforts in both their personal and occupational lives. Falls in Canada – The Numbers In Canada, slips, trips and...
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by Catharine Shaw | Nov 9, 2022 | Blog
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium in soil, rock and water. It is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas and when inhaled radon continues to breakdown into radioactive elements that can be...
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by Catharine Shaw | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog
Did you know that October has been designated as Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month? The focus of Healthy Workplace Month is to practice habits in the workplace that promote healthy minds, bodies and organizational culture, with the overall goal of creating...
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by Catharine Shaw | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog
Special thanks to ECOH’s Senior Occupational Hygienist, Michelle Mendoza for sharing Fire Prevention Tips as we recognize October as Fire Prevention Month. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of being prepared as fires...
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