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		<title>New High-Risk Industry Equipment to Transform Safety Management</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/21/new-high-risk-industry-equipment-to-transform-safety-management/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:17:31 +0000</pubdate>
				<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recently, there have been several developments in safety equipment. Some protective equipment comes with sensors, allowing safety officers and managers to gain information on the safety practices done. There are a lot of safety advancements that have been introduced in the market. Although these do not guarantee 100% protection, they can make the workplaces better. The sensors also give the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently, there have been several developments in safety equipment. Some protective equipment comes with sensors, allowing safety officers and managers to gain information on the safety practices done. There are a lot of safety advancements that have been introduced in the market. Although these do not guarantee 100% protection, they can make the workplaces better.</p>
<p>The sensors also give the safety managers permission to gather data based on various factors. These can allow them to get measurements for particular body parts. From this, they can determine if the worker is doing the job safely and properly, such as carrying a heavy object. Data about the temperature, level of noise, atmosphere, and the overall environment can be collected. This kind of technology could also check the physical objects in the area to avoid injuries.</p>
<p>The sensors&#8217; key objective is to alert the worker if there are safety problems so that they can take action right away. This is useful because it allows communication about safety to the workers and their safety managers.</p>
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		<title>Making Sure that Campuses Are Safe as Canadian Students Return to School During the Pandemic</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/20/making-sure-that-campuses-are-safe-as-canadian-students-return-to-school-during-the-pandemic/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:36:51 +0000</pubdate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since fall is just around the corner, Canadians have another issue to deal with amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several concerns over the recovery from this and the actions to be done on campuses before students return to school. These concerns are discussed so that there is more awareness about the protocols in universities. As a result, these institutions [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since fall is just around the corner, Canadians have another issue to deal with amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several concerns over the recovery from this and the actions to be done on campuses before students return to school. These concerns are discussed so that there is more awareness about the protocols in universities. As a result, these institutions can prepare more for the coming semester.</p>
<p>One of the plans is to slowly transition students to face-to-face classes but with restrictions. Some students can attend a rotational schedule while the rest will attend their classes online. Some faculties of these universities have started to work to make recorded lectures. These lectures will be included in the online service.</p>
<p>The universities have been working hard to create effective strategies for the new semester. The campus events would be smaller, and residences and departments would have to adjust when these strategies are implemented. There would also be questionnaires for health screening, changes in access controls, and cashless transactions.</p>
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		<title>The Launch of a Virtual Event by a Telehealth Company</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/18/the-launch-of-a-virtual-event-by-a-telehealth-company/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:10:18 +0000</pubdate>
				<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[SWORD Health or SWORD, a provider of digital musculoskeletal therapy, introduced a virtual event so that Benefit leaders from across the globe can find it easy to attend conferences that interest them for the benefit of the employees and the health of the digital industry. SessionBot, the virtual event&#8217;s name, aims to conduct online sessions and conferences about employee benefits [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SWORD Health or SWORD, a provider of digital musculoskeletal therapy, introduced a virtual event so that Benefit leaders from across the globe can find it easy to attend conferences that interest them for the benefit of the employees and the health of the digital industry.</p>
<p>SessionBot, the virtual event&#8217;s name, aims to conduct online sessions and conferences about employee benefits and digital health. These include conferences such as the Conference Board&#8217;s Employee Healthcare Conference and National Business Group on Health conference.</p>
<p>By attending these, the Benefits leaders and staff can have an easier time making decisions. This can then help in lessening the negative impacts of canceled events and travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
<p>According to SWORD, many of their clients had dropped out of many conferences. That is why they decided to do something about it. They know how critical conferences are to the decision-making of the Benefits staff. The teams from Benefits expressed that this innovation has made the job a little lighter for them.</p>
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		<title>Ontario Spends on Safety and Health for Indigenous Workers</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/16/ontario-spends-on-safety-and-health-for-indigenous-workers/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:04:12 +0000</pubdate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership and Culture]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ontario is planning to spend more than $280,000 to give appropriate programs and training for the Nokiiwin Tribal Council. These programs and training focus on protecting the people&#8217;s safety and health, especially among the First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. The minister of energy, northern development and mines, and minister of Indigenous affairs want to focus on the safety and [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ontario is planning to spend more than $280,000 to give appropriate programs and training for the Nokiiwin Tribal Council. These programs and training focus on protecting the people&#8217;s safety and health, especially among the First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario.</p>
<p>The minister of energy, northern development and mines, and minister of Indigenous affairs want to focus on the safety and health in this community&#8217;s workplace because it can provide a good and long-lasting change.</p>
<p>Under the G&#8217;minoomaadozimin, these programs will concentrate on mental health, violence, and harassment in the workplace and support workers vulnerable to these.</p>
<p>The training&#8217;s goal is to develop respect in the workplace and make programs that use the Seven Grandfather Teachings which are truth, love, courage, respect, humility, honesty, and wisdom. These teachings are part of the community&#8217;s beliefs.</p>
<p>All the programs and training are based on the priorities and needs of the community. It is important to make these solutions and initiatives in which the foundation is the community&#8217;s tradition and culture, especially during this time.</p>
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		<title>Signs Of Rapid Growth For Custom T-Shirt Printing Market</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/16/signs-of-rapid-growth-for-custom-t-shirt-printing-market/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:16:40 +0000</pubdate>
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		<guid ispermalink="false">http://presbyterianrecord.ca/?p=96</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[T-shirts and custom hoodies are considered a highly sought-after commodity. It may not be as valuable as food or shelter but it caters to both the physical and psychological needs of an individual or even a group. Due to the rapid development of globalization through modern technology such as the internet, ideas and concepts can be easily exchanged. These ideas [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>T-shirts and <a href="https://thatshirt.com/custom/hoodies/">custom hoodies</a> are considered a highly sought-after commodity. It may not be as valuable as food or shelter but it caters to both the physical and psychological needs of an individual or even a group. Due to the rapid development of globalization through modern technology such as the internet, ideas and concepts can be easily exchanged.</p>
<p>These ideas and concepts can be translated into statements in which the custom t-shirt printing market is anchored on.</p>
<p>These concepts can be brought out by one’s natural creativity or borrowed philosophy. If you have intentions of investing in the custom t-shirt business, you need to understand the following factors to leverage the market.</p>
<p><strong>How To Understand The Market Better</strong></p>
<p>Understanding the factors that affect the custom t-shirt printing market can give you an advantage. You can conduct a better plan and have clearer objectives.</p>
<p>Here are the factors you have to understand:</p>
<p><strong>Buyers’ Behavior</strong></p>
<p>Custom t-shirts are meant to satisfy the individual. Customizing t-shirts aims for the specific needs that the large manufacturers of clothing lines aren’t typically interested in. Therefore, as a printing business, you have to appeal to a certain group so that you can sell those t-shirts.</p>
<p>If you have distinguished designs, then certain groups might like it. If you offer personalization, you can do so but with the utmost flexibility in customer service.</p>
<p>There is no shortage of concepts being thrown around by pop culture, and words that matter in certain situations and events that promote unity and identity are areas where the custom t-shirt printing can capitalize on.</p>
<p><strong>Competition</strong></p>
<p>Competition is always part of the free market. Even though creativity can be limitless, the persons involved are not. There will be days where your designs are the hottest trends and then, people will still look for another.</p>
<p>This is because each creative business owner has a distinct style and the buyers have specific tastes. Understanding your competitors’ capabilities can help you strategize to improve your own.</p>
<p>It may boil down to who has the better designers and who has the right people who can reach the intended audience.</p>
<p><strong>Supply Chain</strong></p>
<p>In a t-shirt printing business, certain technologies are needed for operation. Depending on the size of the business you want to establish, the equipment can either be purchased or rented. Another important matter also is the quality of the cloth being printed on.</p>
<p>If you are unsure, the only things you currently own right now and can use are the designs you created and the skills needed to materialize them. Everything else – the plain t-shirts, the types of machinery, and the technological devices –  come from outside sources.</p>
<p>In line with that, the purchase of your t-shirts will depend on it. If you can mass-produce, then bulk orders may be the appropriate type of production for you. If you have intricate processes, then catering to special or personalized orders may be the better fit.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>Custom t-shirt printing is a fun business. The rapid growth is brought by the modernization of society and how everything can be easily communicated.</p>
<p>The need for identity and wanting to make a statement are strongly being encouraged in all democratic countries and custom t-shirt businesses can easily capitalize on them.</p>
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		<title>The Government of Ontario to Invest Over $2M for Training Projects</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/11/the-government-of-ontario-to-invest-over-2m-for-training-projects/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:59:41 +0000</pubdate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Labor, Training, and Skills Development of Ontario is planning to invest in different skills development programs. They plan to start in the Brantford region where more than $700,000 in the &#8220;Construct Your Career&#8221; program will be invested by SkillsAdvance. The project wants to help workers in preparing to take on construction jobs. They also aim to assist [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Labor, Training, and Skills Development of Ontario is planning to invest in different skills development programs.</p>
<p>They plan to start in the Brantford region where more than $700,000 in the &#8220;Construct Your Career&#8221; program will be invested by SkillsAdvance. The project wants to help workers in preparing to take on construction jobs. They also aim to assist 60 job hunters with skills and experience to qualify for entry-level positions. It will be introduced on August 31.</p>
<p>The provincial government of Hamilton/Halton and Niagara plan to invest in 2 programs, so they plan to invest over $1M. These projects hope to help over 200 job hunters in training for skills in the manufacturing and automotive industries. McMaster University will facilitate the training. Aside from teaching new technologies in the manufacturing sector, they plan to offer job placements and internships. As a result, post-secondary students and new graduates can gain the required skills to start their careers.</p>
<p>The ministry hopes that making this collaboration with local groups and educational institutions can help the economy and people find a job.</p>
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		<title>Focus on PPE and Protection Against Fall</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/11/focus-on-ppe-and-protection-against-fall/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:42:31 +0000</pubdate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The CCOHS or the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes working at tall places as a workplace where someone could fall and get injured from a certain distance. Some instances include falling from a roof, step ladder, or an open hole on the floor or ground. Protection may also be required when working on a vat, bin, open-top [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CCOHS or the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes working at tall places as a workplace where someone could fall and get injured from a certain distance. Some instances include falling from a roof, step ladder, or an open hole on the floor or ground. Protection may also be required when working on a vat, bin, open-top tank, or hopper.</p>
<p>Even though the measurements may vary, in occupational and safety laws, some kind of protection should be given to a worker if they are working 3 meters or 10 feet above.</p>
<p>There are many considerations when choosing the equipment for fall protection. One of the basics is a proper hard hat. It is vital to have the proper protection to the head when working with heights. Instead of using the normal hard hat that is not very secure on the head, workers should use a hard hat that has been rated for top and side-impact. There should also be a chin strap. Nevertheless, it will be best to assess if the work can be done on the ground to avoid fall accidents.</p>
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		<title>Construction Safety Online Materials You Can Get for Free</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/10/construction-safety-online-materials-you-can-get-for-free/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:01:42 +0000</pubdate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ASSP or the American Society of Safety Professionals said that they would be introducing an online library filled with resources about construction safety this week. From this library, people can access different educational resources. ASSP aims to reach as many health and safety professionals across the globe. They believe that construction and bulldozing sites are one of the most [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ASSP or the American Society of Safety Professionals said that they would be introducing an online library filled with resources about construction safety this week. From this library, people can access different educational resources. ASSP aims to reach as many health and safety professionals across the globe.</p>
<p>They believe that construction and bulldozing sites are one of the most dangerous workplaces for workers worldwide. They found out that this industry is where most cases of injury and death come from.</p>
<p>Now, through this online library initiative, they hope that people in the construction industry can better understand the risks. They hope that as a result of being informed, they will be able to keep themselves safe and have better productivity.</p>
<p>They also think that the next generation of professionals working in the industry will benefit by learning the best practices online.</p>
<p>Moreover, through this innovation of learning, a better program is more practical and far-reaching. ASSP is looking forward to the results of this effort despite the pandemic. Some of the materials that can be accessed are about safety management and fall protection.</p>
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		<title>More Cybersecurity Woes as Telework Rises Because of the Pandemic</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/08/more-cybersecurity-woes-as-telework-rises-because-of-the-pandemic/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:32:11 +0000</pubdate>
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		<guid ispermalink="false">http://presbyterianrecord.ca/?p=48</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Many employers worry about safety online since most employees work from their homes. This is one of the major concerns of employers, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Since employees have to use their personal internet to connect to their work servers, employers worry that personal internet is not as safe as the office internet. Bloomberg added that workers [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many employers worry about safety online since most employees work from their homes. This is one of the major concerns of employers, according to a new report from Bloomberg.</p>
<p>Since employees have to use their personal internet to connect to their work servers, employers worry that personal internet is not as safe as the office internet. Bloomberg added that workers tend to click links that connect them to unsafe sites due to the anxiety they get from their environment.</p>
<p>Because of the present uncertainty due to COVID-19 and the rising numbers of people who work from home, there are more online scamming cases. Many reputable institutions have given a warning about opening questionable emails and answering private messages and phone calls.</p>
<p>Employers from finance, banking, and public service, among many others, are more worried since they handle volumes of personal information and confidential data. Many hackers take advantage of the vulnerabilities of many businesses and organizations.</p>
<p>Some simple steps that employees can take to avoid hacking include updating their passwords from time to time and installing the latest antivirus updates on their computers.</p>
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		<title>How Food Safety Is Handled During the Pandemic</title>
		<link>http://presbyterianrecord.ca/2020/09/06/how-food-safety-is-handled-during-the-pandemic/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Buck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubdate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 17:46:30 +0000</pubdate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The food industry in Canada has a big responsibility, especially now considering that several months have passed since the pandemic. Have there been significant changes in Canada&#8217;s food industry? Have there been improvements implemented? Are there actions that can be taken to improve safety worldwide? These are the questions constantly asked by the public. Even though it shows in recent [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The food industry in Canada has a big responsibility, especially now considering that several months have passed since the pandemic. Have there been significant changes in Canada&#8217;s food industry? Have there been improvements implemented? Are there actions that can be taken to improve safety worldwide? These are the questions constantly asked by the public.</p>
<p>Even though it shows in recent studies that the COVID-19 virus stays on cardboard for only 24 hours, there has been no conclusive evidence showing that packages possibly contaminated or exposed to the virus can transfer the infection.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, practicing good hygiene, such as handwashing and following safety protocols, is still a must for the people handling food and doing food-related services. Strict rules in hygiene have always been a priority in food production.</p>
<p>Moreover, the implementation of these is subject to authorities that mandate food business to follow them. The hygiene practices that are implemented by these businesses&#8217; operators aim to prevent food contamination by pathogens. This also includes the prevention of food contamination by the COVID-19 virus.</p>
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