It is hard to believe September has arrived, and the cool air is slowly creeping into our days and evenings. One trade that always seems to be busy, no matter …
The Importance of Safety Policies and Procedures
If you have been following our blog for some time, you know how serious we take safety. We pride ourselves on not only implementing safety in the workplace, but also …
How to Build and Execute a Basic Internal Audit
One service we offer is creating and performing external audits. An external audit, unlike an internal audit, is when an organization hires a consultant like myself to bring a fresh set of eyes …
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 …
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 …
Working in the North Country – Life below -40C
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 …
Post Injury Loss Reduction Wrap-Up
This week, I would like to wrap up our blog series on Post Injury Loss Reduction. First of all, I would like to thank our guest bloggers: Dr. Gerhard Benade …
PILR – Tenielle MaGee: The Role of Work Conditioning and Work Hardening in Post Injury Reduction Losses
Work Conditioning and Work Hardening programs are designed to help you regain enough strength & function to return to work. Today, Tenielle MaGee, an alumnus of the University of Alberta …
PILR – Geoff Buxton: WCB Claims
What to do When a WCB Claim Occurs. When WCB claims occur, it often falls to the HR and/or H&S departments to manage claims and assist their injured employee with a safe return to work. Both departments …
PILR – Dr. Gerhard Benadé: What does an Occupational Physician do?
An Occupational Physician (OP) is a doctor who specializes in managing work-related conditions. While some Family Physicians and general practitioners have expertise in treating work-related conditions; an accredited Occupation Physician is an expert at …