I recently had an opportunity to speak to an Indigenous youth audience about opportunities in the building trades. In order to prepare for the presentation, I did some reflecting and …
Advice for Young and New Workers
This is an interesting time of life for me. I am watching all three of my children grow into young adults and get out on their own. My youngest, Tony, …
The Importance of Continuing Education
Hello! It has been a while since I have written a DF Safety blog post personally. It has been a very busy season for me! One of the things keeping …
Oil and Gas GSE Podcast: More Valuable Safety Insights
This week, Dave Ferro joins host Russell Stewart on the Oil and Gas GSE Podcast. Topics discussed in this podcast include: How business owners can protect themselves against ‘The Great …
Simple Safety with Dave Ferro
Watch and listen to Apolonia Rockwell and Dave Ferro, as they dive into many interesting health and safety topics in this engaging YouTube video hosted by True Safety Podcast. Topics …
Do You Need a Safety Manual in Alberta?
In Alberta, it is mandatory to have a health and safety program if your organization employs 20 or more regularly employed workers. OHS ACT Definition: a health and safety program …
The Risks of a Sedentary Job
As many of us return to the office, a topic of concern piqued my interest. How is our health impacted by working a sedentary job? As someone who tries to live …
Investigating and Reporting Serious Incidents
With the recent legislative changes, which came into effect on December 1, 2021, there have been noteworthy changes made to PSI reporting. Just when you finally understand legislation, am I …
Our Friends at The Alberta Hunter Education Instructor’s Association
As Safety Consultants, we work alongside various organizations in providing the services we offer. One such organization is the Alberta Hunter Education Instructor’s Association – AHEIA for short. AHEIA is …
Motorcycle Safety 101
While I bid a fond farewell to the Northwest Territories in the next week or so, my wife tells me she has seen her first motorcycles on the road already …