NAOSH Week was first launched in June 1997, marked by an agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico. CSSE's Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Week (COHS) had been observed from 1986-1996. During…
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Hydration is important! Especially when you’re working in an industry that requires you to be active.
The summer is coming quickly around the corner and the risks of dehydration are…
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In 2011 Canada’s Safest Employer awards were born.
The whole ceremony was created by Occupational Safety Magazine. The awards feature 10 industry specific categories ranging from hosp...
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In an emergency situation our response has been talked about as fight or flight. So what is the responsibility of persons who have a first aid certification? If you aren’t sure whether you should act on a situation here are your responsibilities...
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Bill 30 proposes an updated version of the occupational health and safety act in Alberta to take effect on June 1, 2018. This is Alberta’s first significant change to its OHS act since 1976. Section 10 addresses the sharing of company and employee information.
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A Certificate of Recognition (COR) or a Small Employer COR (SECOR) is awarded to employers who have successfully developed and implemented a health and safety program that meets...
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Bill 30 proposes an updated version of the occupational health and safety act in Alberta to take effect on June 1, 2018. This is Alberta’s first significant change to its OHS act since 1976. Section 9 addresses the treatment of offenses.
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Workplaces are now being described as if they contained their own little world. Culture is a big term for businesses and is being applied to different professional areas. One of the areas it has been used in heavily...
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The quality demanded by the Red Cross reflects our dedication to providing top quality training services for you. Onsite Safety Management is here for you first so you...
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Bill 30 proposes an updated version of the occupational health and safety act in Alberta to take effect on June 1, 2018. This is Alberta’s first significant change to its OHS act since 1976. Section 8 addresses workplace appeals.
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Employees in a temporary situations can sometimes only be there for a very short term and so it is more likely that they will receive less attention when it comes to investment in training. This can put them at greater risk in the workplace and potentially make them a...
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Bill 30 proposes an updated version of the occupational health and safety act in Alberta to take effect on June 1, 2018. This is Alberta’s first significant change to its OHS act since 1976. Section 7 addresses compliance and enforcement.
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It can be hard to pin down one universal thing to bring a team closer but one thing is for sure; the more unity a team feels the more likely they are to take pride in what they do.
The morale and mental cohesion of a crew can have a strong positive impact not only on a feeling of safety but also...
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Alberta reported a startling 11,850 reported fall accidents resulting in either lost time or disability in 2016. This number is conservative with other sources reporting...
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Bill 30 proposes an updated version of the occupational health and safety act in Alberta to take effect on June 1, 2018. This is Alberta’s first significant change to its OHS act since 1976. Section 6 addresses consent and medical examinations.
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