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Snowplow Safety in Alberta

DF Safety January 9, 2023 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips, Workplace Safety

With winter in full swing, we will surely see more snow fall in Alberta. This means that snowplow operators will be busy working long hours, ensuring our roads are cleared …

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Winter Safety
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Tips to Protect Workers from the Cold

DF Safety November 28, 2022 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips

Staying safe during the cold, winter months can be slightly more challenging than during the warmer months. However, part of a thorough safety guide should include proper procedures during the …

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Winter Safety
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Driving Safely in Winter Conditions

DF Safety November 14, 2022 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips

Last week marked the first (of many!) snowfalls for Edmontonians. Which, of course, means we were quickly reminded of the do’s and don’t of driving safely in winter conditions. You …

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Winter Safety
motorcycle safety

Situational Awareness and Safety

DF Safety August 22, 2022 Environmental Hazards, Personal Safety Guide

I have been riding my motorcycle since May this year.  I was out as soon as the ice had gone away.  Made for some cold rides, but I absolutely love …

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safety tips
Wolf Tracks in Yellowknife

Working in the North Country – Life below -40C

DF Safety March 21, 2022 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips, Workplace Safety

Today I share with you my first time in the North West Territories. Having been here for the last four weeks working on a project close to Yellowknife, I have …

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Deep Freezehealth and safety
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Shoveling Safety Tips

DF Safety January 10, 2022 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips, Personal Safety Guide

Today’s blog features a personal story from Dave Ferro. Please read to the end to read his words.  In Alberta, Canada, we are all too familiar with our car buried under a mound …

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health and safetysafety tipsWinter Safety
Winter Emergency Kit

Cold Weather Safety Guide

DF Safety December 27, 2021 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips, Personal Safety Guide

It’s that time of year where we as Albertans have packed away our summer clothes and pulled out the winter gear.   Seasonal changes and weather conditions are not new to most of us, yet we go unprepared for when things don’t go …

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Slips, Trips, and Falls

DF Safety July 19, 2021 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips, Personal Safety Guide, Workplace Safety

Many of us spend a significant amount of time throughout our lives on our feet, walking from point A to point B multiple times throughout the day. From the moment we get out of bed, we start exercising our …

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health and safety

Working in Extreme Temperatures

DF Safety June 28, 2021 Environmental Hazards, Health and Safety Tips, Personal Safety Guide

It is starting to get hot out there, so a good topic for the week is to talk about how working (and playing for that matter) in higher summer temperatures can be hazardous to our health. I also share some early warning …

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Remove the Round Rock

DF Safety May 25, 2021 Environmental Hazards, Personal Safety Guide, Workplace Safety

Over the years, I have found it interesting how seemingly small hazards can add up to very large Workers Compensation Claims. In my experience, simple things like slips, trips, and falls have generated more claims (in …

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health and safetysafety tips

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Edmonton, AB
T5E 4E5

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