EFAS SAFETY – ARTICLES

Safety Equipment for Working at Heights

Jul 25, 2019 | Safety Equipment

Utilizing the proper safety equipment for working at heights can help protect your employees in the event of a fall. At EFAS, we want to help...

EFAS Partners with the Canucks Autism Network

Jul 22, 2019 | Company News

David Hann, general manager at EFAS, is proud to announce our partnership with the Canucks Autism Network for creating sensory friendly spaces for...

Why Safety Equipment is Important

Jun 6, 2019 | Safety Equipment

Having the right safety equipment is important in ensuring the overall health and safety of workers on a jobsite. At EFAS, we want to help you keep...

How Often Should Workplace Smoke Alarms be Replaced?

May 9, 2019 | Fire Safety

Knowing how often workplace smoke alarms should be replaced will help you ensure that your business' fire protection system is completely up to date...

Why Do You Need Confined Space Training?

Apr 25, 2019 | Safety Training

Understanding why you need confined space training can help ensure that you are properly prepared for a variety of different working conditions. The...

Types of Fire Suppression Systems

Apr 4, 2019 | Fire Safety

Getting to know the different types of fire suppression systems can help you select the best system for protecting your workspace from a potential...

What is Electrostatic Spraying?

As businesses start to reopen, sanitation has become a primary area of focus for owners and managers. While there are many options for cleaning your...

Where can you get a Fire Extinguisher Inspected?

Portable fire extinguishers are one of the most important parts of a fire protection system in a building. As the first line of defence against...

Does Fall Protection Training Expire?

Falls are the leading cause of injuries and safety incidents on job sites across North America. Even if they occur from a relatively low height,...

How Long do Bandages Last?

Bandages are an important part of any first aid kit and should be regularly inspected to ensure that they are still in good usable condition. Though...

How Often Should You Renew First Aid?

Having proper first aid training is important for both employees and employers, as providing basic first aid can help save a life in an emergency...

What Should a First Aid Kit Contain at Work?

Knowing what a first aid kit should contain at work will help ensure that you are properly prepared when an injury or emergency situation occurs in...

Why do First Aid Kits Expire?

It is incredibly important to ensure that your first aid kit is up to date and fully equipped to ensure the safety of anyone who uses it. Although...

How Often do Fire Extinguishers Need to be Hydrostatically Tested?

Since a visual inspection alone is not enough to fully determine if a fire extinguisher is in optimal working condition, portable fire extinguishers...

Where is the Best Place to Store First Aid Supplies?

Knowing where the best place is to store first aid supplies in the workplace can help ensure that employees are able to quickly access first aid...

How Important is Safety in the Workplace?

Since all industries have some kind of safety risks, it is extremely important for business owners and management teams to take the time to ensure...