Levitt-Safety

Radioactive materials are found in many workplaces and every procedure should be taken to reduce exposure and contamination of workers and other stakeholders, including the public.

PPE is Personal Protective Equipment worn by an individual to minimize exposure to specific occupational hazards.

The environmental conditions that a worker experiences while carrying out their duties can have a significant impact on their health - and temperature can play a major factor.  Heat stress and heat-related illnesses can cause weakness, illness and even death if not carefully monitored.

Excessive sound levels can result in permanent hearing loss, create physical and psychological stress and interfere with communication.

Every day in Canada an average of three workers die from a hazardous occurrence in the workplace.