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New Year, New Webinars

Author: UNB College of Extended Learning

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

Category: Occupational Health and Safety , Online Learning , News and Events

We've added three new free online webinars to our upcoming line-up!

Each year, we offer a collection of online webinars as part of our Let's Talk Safety series. Our goal is to provide the public with awareness of essential topics in workplace safety. We are thrilled to also announce that all three of the new webinars will be presented by Glyn Jones, a consulting occupational health and safety professional with 35 years of experience in the field.

Hand Protection Programming: There Is More to It

In this webinar, you will learn about:

  • Common causes of hand injuries
  • The legislative framework mandating hand safety
  • Relevant standards and guidelines for hand safety
  • Safety eyewear options including cut-resistant, chemical-resistant, puncture-resistant, crush-resistant, heat-resistant, abrasion-resistant, anti-vibration, electrical insulating, etc.
  • Hand protection best practices
  • Guidance on the selection, use, and care of gloves for any job or task
  • Practical and effective ways to improve hand safety in the workplace

Date: Jan. 24, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic) / 1 p.m. (Eastern)

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Safety Eyewear: Advances in Technology

Join us in this webinar as we explore:

  • Common causes of workplace eye injuries
  • The legislative framework related to eye safety
  • Relevant CSA standards and guidelines for safety eyewear
  • Best practices in hazard assessment with a focus on eye safety
  • Safety eyewear options including safety eyewear designs (safety glasses, goggles, face shields, and specialty items), lens materials, lens colours, and lens coatings.
  • How comfort factors fit into compliance of use
  • The "Iron Triangle" of safety eyewear protection
  • Guidance on the selection, use, and care of safety eyewear for any job or task
  • Practical ways to improve eye safety in the workplace

Date: Feb. 14, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic) / 1 p.m. (Eastern)

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Risk Reduction with a Proactive Machine Safety Program

In this session, we will delve into:

  • Introduce the safeguarding process
  • The legislative requirements for machine safety
  • The new standard, CSA Z432-23: Safeguarding of Machinery
  • Learn how to identify machinery hazards and select appropriate safeguards
  • Hand protection best practices
  • Review the requirements for machine lockout
  • Discuss the implementation of a proactive machine safety program

Date: May 15, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic) / 1 p.m. (Eastern)

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