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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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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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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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 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety recently held its 2018 youth video contest which invites student across the country to create and submit video works.
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Some safety stats, rates of injury and a look at some statistics specific to the oil and gas industry.
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We can make an educated guess at what sort of dangers are around us at work through observation but what are the less thought of hazards that some jobs need to consider?
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A Glossary of Essential Safety Terminology
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Here's a list of 10 things every supervisor should be aware of when it comes to the safety of those under their care.
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Performing regular internal safety audits is a requirement of the COR and SECOR certification program and will require some time to reflect on your practices and procedures.
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