July OHS Update: WCB Incident Reporting

When accidents happen, knowing what to do next is crucial. Whether an employee has been injured suddenly, or develops a work-related illness over time, it’s important to act quickly. Prompt action protects workers’ health and rights and ensures access to benefits and support through the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). Once a workplace incident is reported … Read more

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

SAFETY BULLETIN: WILDFIRE SMOKE, AIR QUALITY AND YOUR HEALTH

Safety Bulletin Wildfire Smoke, Air Quality and Your Health

Early morning on May 16, 2023 a Special Air Quality Statement was issued for the City of Calgary and many areas across Alberta due to wildfire smoke.As of 9:30am, much of Alberta is sitting at a 10+ on the Air Quality Health Index AQHI 10+ DURING WILDFIRE SMOKE EVENTSIn Canada, an AQHI value of 10+ … Read more