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Your Employees Need Branded Outerwear: Here’s Why
Outerwear is known to provide warmth, visibility, and comfort during Canada’s harshest conditions. But, did you also know that they can also represent your business? Imagine if all of your employee’s outerwear included your company’s logo and colors. Not only will your workers be safe and comfortable, they’ll also showcase
Facility Services and Their Role in Workplace Safety
It’s more than having a cleaning products supplier; facility services are defined as any rituals focused on the delivery of logistics and other support services in a workplace. This includes several disciplines to ensure, “functionality, comfort, safety and efficiency of the environment by integrating people, process and technology,” as described
How To Prevent Cross Contamination in the Pharmaceutical Industry
As you’re probably aware, maintaining high standards in the pharmaceutical industry is key in preventing cross-contamination. This is a major concern within the pharma manufacturing industry, particularly for products produced at multi-product or shared facilities, such as contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Since it can easily compromise the safety of patients,
Everything You Need to Know About Our Nu-Trak App
Thanks to advancements in RFID tag technology, we’ve launched NU-Trak, a full-service uniform management app for our customers! Now, all from one app, you can… Request repairs, size changes, and replacements, receive text notifications when requested services are received, send a message to request a management visit, and more. Below,
How to Keep Your Restroom Supplies Stocked
With flu season upon us and COVID-19 still breathing down our backs, businesses are investing in restroom cleaning supplies now more than ever. So, what can you do to make sure your customers (and employees) don’t get sick? Keep Up-to-Date on Seasonal Health Issues Flu season is a guarantee every
Why Northern? Uniforms Across Industry Lines
As a trusted Canadian company for well over a century, it’s clear that making sure our customers are happy with the service we provide is important to us. We work with you directly to make sure you’re satisfied with your experience. Northern Uniform offers customized uniform rental programs to fit
ISO 22000 & ISO 9001: What Do These Certifications Mean?
Northern Uniform is registered to both ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. While we’re proud of it, you’re probably wondering, “that’s great and all, but what does it mean? How do these certifications benefit my business?” Below, we delve into what each certification entails, how
Managing Your Uniform Program Is Our Job, Not Yours!
With the summer season here, your company should worry less about uniform program management and more about relaxing as much as possible. Let us take the stress off your business when it comes to managing your uniform rental or facility services program—we have all of the resources and tools to
Enhanced Visibility vs. High Visibility Garments: What’s the Difference?
Hi vis apparel is essential for any mining, construction, or manufacturing worker. These garments, which are reflective and often flame-resistant, come in a variety of pants, coveralls, shirts, bibs, and more. Depending on the industry, the regulations and standards may vary. Below, we outline the key differences between enhanced visibility
How to Keep Your Facility Compliant
You need to keep your business’ restroom supplies safe, clean, and stocked to ensure your facility’s compliance with the standards and regulations of your industry. With Northern Uniform’s facility services like mat rental, mop rental, restroom supplies and towel rental, you never have to worry about having the right equipment
Northern Uniform’s P.A.S.S. Program Explained
Here at Northern Uniform, we pride ourselves on our long history of providing our customers with the safest uniform rental program available. We also realize that this can be a huge upfront expense for businesses. That is why we developed the P.A.S.S. Program, exclusive to Northern Uniform. What is P.A.S.S.?
The 3 Key Benefits of High Visibility Workwear
Why wear high visibility clothing? Workplace hazards are an unfortunate part of many high-risk industries, such as mining, roadwork and construction. That’s why high visibility workwear is relied on by many across Canada, so that both businesses and employees remain safe each and every day. We outline the top 3
All About Northern’s Logistics Uniform Rental Program
In the transportation industry, your employees are always on the move, so they need a logistics uniform rental program they can rely on. Whether they’re loading trucks at the warehouse or working face-to-face delivering to customers, their uniforms should be durable, breathable, and high-quality. We understand that your drivers and
Your Ultimate Checklist for Mining Safety Apparel
A mining safety apparel checklist is imperative for your mining business. Miners are regularly exposed to harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures, poor visibility and more. That’s why here at Northern Uniform, we understand the importance of keeping your employees safe on the job and highly-visible. Below, we outline a
Our Company Story: 100+ Years in the Making
Despite all of the new and exciting things we’ve been doing here at Northern, we still remember where, why, and how we started. The story of Northern Uniform as not only a proudly Canadian company, but as a family, drives our team each and every day to deliver the best
Why We’re a Leader in Food Safety Uniforms
When it comes to food safety, you need food processing uniforms that not only look good, but keep your employees safe and clean while reducing the risk of cross-contamination in the food supply. Being in business for over 120 years, Northern Uniform not only understands the importance of eliminating cross
5+ Ways Uniforms Can Benefit Your Business
When you’re going through a uniform rental company, you may think that uniforms are just there to identify your employees and your business. While that’s certainly one benefit, there are several other ways uniforms can benefit your business. Below, we outline the 5+ versatile ways a uniform rental program can
New Year, New Uniform Program
We’re already a month into 2022, and we’ve got high hopes for what’s to come! Whether you’re looking to switch from your current uniform provider, or looking to start the uniform rental process, Northern Uniform is here for you. With over 120 years of experience servicing a variety of industries
The Top 5+ Benefits of a Mat Rental Program
Whether you realize it or not, there are many benefits of a mat rental program for your business, no matter the industry. That’s why along with uniforms, we realize that mats are paramount to the smooth operation of your business. With over 120 years of experience servicing a variety of
Switching Uniform Providers is Hassle Free When You Go Northern
Don’t hesitate – we make switching uniform providers easy Is your company facing any of the following issues with your current uniform rental provider? Incomplete deliveries Poor customer service Can’t understand your invoice Repairs are not getting done Employees are running out of their uniforms or supplies We know
