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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2018 was a big year for Canadian health and safety. There were several policy changes including…
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There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the federal legalization of marijuana recently and for employers everywhere we can see why this is an important topic. Most workplaces are now receiving information and documents concerning the policy of their company concerning recreational cannabis use.
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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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In the workplace we have 2 main classifications for damage that can come as a result of the job. Are you dealing with a injury or a disease? What’s the difference and where can you draw the line?
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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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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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Acrophobia or the fear of heights is a fairly common limitation.
Here’s a list of careers you may want to avoid if…
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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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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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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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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. The 5th section addresses incident reports.
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PPE is one of the most basic ways you can be sure you protect your most vital bodily functions. We always want to be aware of hazards to our body. Awareness of the least obvious is often...
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