If you are an employer or a worker in Canada, you may have heard of joint health and safety committees (JHSCs) and health and safety representatives (HSRs). These are workplace structures that involve cooperation between workers and employers to identify and address health and safety issues. They are a key element of the internal responsibility … Read more
The various auditing partnerships have been updated for 2023 based on the Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020. The partnerships in reduction standards are reflecting these much needed changes. Essentially this legislative change is amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Radiation Protection Act, and the Worker’s Compensation Act. These … Read more
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe variations in the way the human brain processes events and information. People with neurological and developmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia are known as being neurodivergent, which means their brain function and behavioural traits are different from what is considered typical. The concept of neurodiversity … Read more
Did you know that you’re considered a lone worker if you’re working on the same site as someone else, but are in an isolated area conducting high hazard work? Field workers frequently find themselves in this situation where they may be working alone. There also are also more lone administrative workers since COVID, due to … Read more
Without a doubt, working from home is more popular than ever. The coronavirus lockdowns proved to businesses and individuals that it was possible to be as productive outside of the office. And with the additional benefits of saving time and money on a daily commute, it’s no surprise workers are reluctant to go back to … Read more
Working from home can be a more flexible experience than working from the office. You can skip the commute, which can make it easier to manage your caring responsibilities, or just your life outside of work in general. It doesn’t suit everyone, but if you’re proactive and are able to be accountable for your own … Read more
Working from home has become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. With no commute and the ability to create your own schedule, there are many advantages to working from home. However, there are also some challenges that come with this type of arrangement. Here are a few things to keep … Read more
Many industries, such as oil and gas and construction, have seen an increase in female employees, and will continue to see an increase in female employees as time goes on. Additionally, with the national trades’ shortage, we are seeing more and more women enter into the trades as a profession. However, there is still a … Read more
We are proud to have our President Cam Mitchell be a part of Calgary Women In Energy ‘s Energy Industry Ally Spotlight. Cam has been recognized as instrumental in helping women in the health and safety industry grow and excel. Please click the link to see the full feature: Calgary Women In Energy – Energy … Read more
Mental health and emotional wellness are becoming an increasingly important role for workplaces to consider in their health and safety management systems. Employers are required to provide workers with tasks that are safe to do so, and workers are required to complete the said tasks; however, it is both the worker and employer’s responsibility to … Read more
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