Are You Safe in Your Work Environment?

Every day, 28 workers are involved in a work accident according to the CNESST (Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail). Workplace health, safety and security shouldn’t be neglected. All of these accidents can be prevented by wearing the right gear at work and by taking your time while doing physical labour. Plastech Plus thrives on innovation and on the security of the workers of its domain.

2016 was full of changes concerning health, safety and security in the work environment. In fact, in the mineral exploration and construction fields many legal changes have come through such as the high-visibility garment standards and the use of incombustible construction material. These work environments contain many risks of injury because of the constant physical effort that provide the workers. The risks are extreme and can go from falling to excessive effort and so on. Find out what dangers and risks linked to your workplace to prevent them from happening.

You Had an Accident

It’s important to mention any leisure or pain to your employers as soon as the accident happens even if it seems minimal to you. Your employers need to be aware of any injury to ensure a follow up. If a visit to the doctors is required, keep your medical note in case you need it as proof. In need, contact the CNESST website for all the details on workplace safety and health. Since 2016, the only instance taking care of all requests concerning work environments and laws if the CNESST.

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This year, the 5^th annual Rassemblement pour la santé et le mieux-être au travail will take place. Over 500 professionals will take place in this event at the Palais des congrès of Montreal on May 1^st and 2^nd 2017. In Quebec City, it’s on May 3^rd that will take place the Grand Rendez-vous santé et sécurité au travail at the Quebec City Convention Centre. Both of these events will talk about the workplace health, safety and security trends for the upcoming year. Stay tuned, the programs will come out shortly. You can save a spot for these events in February.