One often neglected part of PPE is protection for your hands. We always think of eye, hearing, head, and foot protection but what about the thing most work is actually carried out with?
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The mounting concern about workplace intoxication after Canada’s decision to legalize marijuana has brought about technology that is aimed at identifying drug use.
There have always been compliance regulations around drugs and alcohol for workplaces but the majority of drug testing was aimed at past activity and didn’t prevent workers from being intoxicated on the job.
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Safety Perception Surveys are supposed to uncover the reality of how employees view safety at work and give management a better idea of how healthy the safety culture is. They do this by having employees take a short surveys which asks questions to determine your attitudes towards workplace safety.
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So jobs are being created, but where? There are reports that work is being created and that unemployment rates are holding steady at just over 7% which is over 1% more than the average. According to Alberta ALIS (the provincial career, learning and employment resource), there are a number of jobs in high demand.
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H2S courses aim to prepare oil and gas workers or anyone potentially dealing with H2S for safety practices when exposed to the substance.
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The skilled trades and industrial work come with a variety of serious safety hazards. Employers are looking for people who are interested in…
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Construction and skilled trades flourish in Lethbridge. Not only does this industry support permanent Lethbridge residents but it acts as a hub for the surrounding areas and many oil and gas, forestry and mining operations in Southern and Northern Alberta. There is a long list of projects…
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Online training is quickly becoming the format of choice for many companies for short courses. This is likely because the transport time and costs for a 2 hour course are hard to swallow. People don’t want to take the whole day to travel to and from a short class.
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Your employer will typically specify which certification you need but it can still be a little bit confusing navigating all the different options
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Safety training, like the greater educational industry, has largely become available online. There are a number of factors that companies need to consider when selecting a program that best suits their needs.
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The days are at their shortest but that doesn’t always mean the work has slowed. Make sure you can see what your doing no matter what time it is.
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Our national program for hazardous materials began its transition to the international “Globally Harmonized System” which is standardizing a universal system for chemicals. This system is known as WHMIS 2015.
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2018 was a big year for Canadian health and safety. There were several policy changes including…
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What are some things you can work at in your workplace health and safety program? Here’s a few ideas to consider for your safety resolutions.
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The long range prairie forecast from the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting cold weather and snow pretty early on this season. If you work outside or even if you spend a decent amount of time outdoors in your commute to work, it’s best to prepare for the season in advance.
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