SAFETY BULLETIN: Wildfire Smoke and Your Health

INTRODUCTION Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, and AHS issued an air quality warning on June 11, 2025 as the air quality health index (AQHI) spiked overnight. The forecast AQHI maximum for this day  is expected to remain over 10. AQHI 10+ DURING WILDFIRE SMOKE EVENTS In Canada, an AQHI value of 10+ is typically … Read more

Working Safely Around the Public, Traffic & Wildlife: June Safety Bulletin

With warmer weather, public activity increases—more vehicles, wildlife movement, and curious people appear more around our worksites. This adds some complications to outdoor work and demands heightened awareness from every crew member. The priority is to protect the crew, the public, and the worksite through safe and respectful practices. Key Summer Safety Challenges 1. Increased … Read more

Proper PPE Fit: May 2025 OHS Safety Bulletin

Proper PPE Fit - May 2025 OHS Safety Bulletin featured image

Providing well-fitting PPE is not optional; it is a legal responsibility that directly affects worker safety, morale, and performance. Poor-fitting PPE doesn’t just reduce protection; it creates new hazards and signals to workers that they were not considered in safety planning – especially for women and workers with smaller or non-standard body sizes. Workers today … Read more