It’s summertime and you know what that means!… Excessive noise season is here. This month’s update will provide advice on how to reduce noise exposure in the workplace and maintain legislative standards for hearing conservation, to prevent the potential long-term health effects discussed last month. Excessive noise levels in the workplace pose significant risks to … Read more
This October, we have so much to be thankful for especially the great weather! But as we prepare for snowfall, let’s take a moment to look at a few safety tips for Driving: 1. Have the right tires – When temperatures drop to 7 degrees Celsius or lower summer tires begin to harden, which causes … 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
In the blink of an eye and it’s August! We have a few very interesting OHS updates from Alberta Labour this month. Everyone has some level of risk to the harmful effects of extreme heat. Identify those most at risk considering job tasks – working outdoors or in areas with insufficient ventilation, older adults, people … 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
Happy March! We are a few short days away from Spring which will be a welcome reprieve from this seemingly never ending Winter season! 1 – Daylight Savings Time: March 13 Our clocks have turned ahead one hour for daylight savings time. If you think losing one hour is not a problem, think again! Statistics … Read more
The relationship between buyers, employers, and workers has always been one that is a give and take relationship. When a buyer sets the date of project completion, employers are required to strive to meet the buyers’ expectations. This raises serious concern over the importance of production targets versus safety. Adversely, the employer usually will pressure … Read more
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