Our Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd Blog

Thousands of workplace injuries occur each year. Some of these injuries could have been prevented by taking basic safety precautions, while others were caused by an employee’s carelessness or lack of awareness. Either way, all employers and employees need to stay conscious of workplace safety and the ways they can prevent dangerous incidents from occurring.

Most people are not well-versed in occupational health and safety practices. However, once you've provided your employees with the proper safety training, you’ll be able to see a decrease in injuries occurring in the workplace.

Continue reading to learn what occupational safety services are and why you need them.

You may have noticed that after eating certain foods, your gut produces sulfuric burps. This is hydrogen sulfide in a small enough amount that it won't hurt you. But what happens when you get exposed to a large volume of hydrogen sulfide gas in your line of work? 

Continue reading to learn how to protect yourself from the risks of hydrogen sulfide exposure.

27/09/2021

There are more than 340 million workplace accidents happening each year. For business owners, this is a staggering statistic that could leave you understaffed and paying more in workers' compensation than you'd expected.

The best thing to do is have a plan in case an emergency takes place to ensure that action is taken immediately. We’ve created a comprehensive guide on offering safety services to all your employees. Read on to learn more.

01/04/2021

You're probably familiar with the rotten egg smell you may encounter every once in a while. That smell often indicates the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, although often at low concentration.

Large amount of hydrogen sulfide in the air can become extremely toxic and sometimes lethal. And the most alarming part is that since the gas colourless, you won’t be able to see it.

As an employer, it is crucial to make sure your workspace is a safe space to work, and if there happens to be an emergency, you need to be prepared.

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about hydrogen sulfide in case of an emergency.

31/01/2020

Gas emissions at drilling areas and sewage treatment plants can be deadly. Don't wait to experience such a disaster and then learn about it! Preparedness is the key to survival. The challenge while preparing for gas leaks is that they are quite unpredictable and can't be seen. Now you don't have to worry about gas detection and emergencies as you can use the 24-hour on-site services of Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd. We identify and control all risks associated with H2S safety.

13/04/2018

A self-contained breathing unit (SCBA) is an important piece of personal protective equipment worn by professionals in demanding and dangerous environments. It affords the highest level of protection against contaminated breathing air.

04/04/2017

Many industries, such as forestry, mining, and the oilfield industry, have remote job sites that don't offer much in the way of traditional workspace. Trying to successfully manage a remote project without a properly outfitted office can be challenging. Thankfully, office trailer rental in Grande Prairie from Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd offers an effective solution to many of the problems you may encounter when working remotely.

25/01/2017

Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd offers more than simply emergency response services in Grande Prairie. Though industrial first aid and emergency services are an important component of what we do, we also provide rentals of various equipment, including generators for those running operations in remote areas. Whether you’re running a project within the gas and oil sector or a project in forestry, you require a power source to energize your worksite. That’s where we can help. We provide generator rental services in Grande Prairie for businesses just like yours every day. Here are the top five benefits that come with renting one of our generators.

23/01/2017

The Importance and Benefits of Onsite Medics
Though there are stringent regulations in place to help ensure that job sites in a variety of Alberta industries are safe, it is impossible to completely mitigate all potential hazards and accidents. Making sure that your job site always includes an onsite medic from Grande Prairie's Priority Safety Services & Rentals Ltd will help keep your workers safe.