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.

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.

H2S courses aim to prepare oil and gas workers or anyone potentially dealing with H2S for safety practices when exposed to the substance.

The skilled trades and industrial work come with a variety of serious safety hazards. Employers are looking for people who are interested in…

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…

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.

Your employer will typically specify which certification you need but it can still be a little bit confusing navigating all the different options

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.

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.

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.

2018 was a big year for Canadian health and safety. There were several policy changes including…

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.

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.

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.

Do you have a last minute fencing project at your place before too much snow flies? Maybe you have big plans for next spring/summer and are getting a head start thinking about the details. Click before you…

St. John Ambulance has been ensuring the health, safety and quality of life for Canadians for well over 125 years. St. John Ambulance offers the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art first…

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?

There are a number of reasons a worker may need to ease their way back into work and other areas of life. Maybe you were on maternity leave or took a leave for other reasons. Here we will focus mainly on those returning to work after a work related injury.

We took a look at a number of jobs available on Indeed.ca as of September 9, 2018 and here is a list of positions available that require or prefer applicants with a ground disturbance certification…

This is my attempt to find the most expensive safety glasses on the market and why it was mostly a bust. More as a matter of curiosity than anything, I set out the other day to see if i could find some kind of obscenely expensive safety glasses. What I found was…

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?

The following jobs are on offer from Indeed.ca on July 27th, 2018 and require an H2S Alive Certification.

According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, over 700 Canadian workers per day sustain eye injuries on the job, resulting in lost time and/or temporary or permanent vision loss.

I think it’s pretty normal to feel hesitation or fear toward the idea of a jet of water squirting directly at your eyes as you struggle to keep them open. It is a natural safety mechanism for the human brain to close your eyes when something is coming towards them. Flinching is an instinctive reaction of…

Work can be stressful, this is true across the board and everyone tends to think their industry has it worse than others. First thing we can all do is stop competing for the most stressed out! The competitive way we talk about pressure and stress at work does nothing to help the situation. We can definitely find a more supportive way to talk about work stress.

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