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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This post is meant to provide you with a compilation of alternate resources that have extensive information about this bill and how it could…
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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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While the training is mandatory for some workplaces it’s important to remember that it can have real life impacts and alter the course of the future for those involved.
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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. Part one addresses workers rights...
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We are very happy to see that this local Alberta worker was brought back to safety in stable condition. While this unfortunate incident appears to have been an honest mistake there are usually safety measures that can be taken to prevent these kinds of falls. Fall protection safety courses as well as ensuring proper gloves or footwear while climbing down manholes can be a preventative measure. This could have...
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