Top 7 emergency response procedures Every Canadian organization is required to protect the health and safety the people in its workplaces--including when emergencies occur. Here are the top 7 emergency response procedures most Canadian ...
Psychological safety and young workers New and young workers are more likely to be injured at work than the general workforce. They are also more susceptible to harassment. The source of harassment can be co-workers, supervisors, customers...
Licensed vs. Qualified. It Matters A friend of mine invited me on a motorcycle getaway in the mountains. He’s got multiple bikes and all the gear. “You’ve still got your license, right?” he asked. “Of course I do . . .” I replied: In A...
Site-specific hazard assessment tips As a field supervisor, you know that site-specific hazard assessments can actually prevent incidents--if done well. Here are some tips you can use to reinvigorate your site-specific hazard assessments...
Complacency is a safety hazard The true root cause of many workplace incidents are not the whirling blades or toxic chemicals, but the complacency of workers and employers. Here are some indicators that complacency is making your w...
Workplace Violence and Harassment Every Alberta employer is required to eliminate or control violence and harassment in its workplaces. The law that imposes this requirement is not the Alberta Human Rights Act (that covers “discrimina...