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We take our hands and fingers for granted – right up until we lose them.
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BROUGHT TO YOU BY Superior Glove
Get comfortable cold rated gloves tested in-house for warmth and flexibility, offering protection against cuts, impact, puncture, abrasion, and more.
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It’s a common joke that duct tape can fix anything. We often believe our hands can do the same. When we don’t have a wrench, our hands fit the bill. Can’t get into a location with a standard tool? Our hands can get into the tight spot and fix the problem. When our hands become our universal duct tape, we increase the risk of injury by losing focus.
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For many young workers — usually defined as those under the age of 25 — earning their keep is a novel and empowering experience. Financial independence aside, the work experience gained is another pull factor that entices many young people to seek employment. But the ardour of youth and the eagerness to learn can put these young employees in vulnerable positions.
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Sample comfortable cold protection gloves that are extensively tested in-house for maximum warmth and flexibility—down to -45°C / -49°F. This multi-hazard line also offers protection against cuts, impact, puncture, abrasion, arc flash, and heat.
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Rapid Precision Machining & Gearing Ltd., operating as Rapid Gear, has been fined $62,500 for failing to provide adequate workplace safety, resulting in a worker’s critical injury.
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A pharmaceutical company in Ontario has been fined $60,000 after a worker was injured cleaning out a hopper for a dust collection system.
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A cracker and snack manufacturer has been fined $100,000 after a worker was severely injured by unguarded equipment.
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An Ontario municipality has been fined $50,000 after a worker was injured while trying to clean a Zamboni ice resurfacer.
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Year after year, hand injuries topped Modern Niagara’s list of injuries – it was the norm for the mechanical, electrical, building services and integrated building technology contractor. But when the company’s health and safety team noticed an uptick in the number of cut injuries its workers were experiencing, despite wearing the prescribed gloves, they knew it was time to take a critical look at their hand protection program.
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