Effective communication is an important part of maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. Whether communicating by email or text message, the way information is shared can impact how clearly a …
Proactive Instead of Reactive: A Better Approach to Safety
Being proactive is key to ensuring workplace safety. Companies should prioritize identifying and removing hazards before work starts as a crucial aspect of their safety program. However, some employees or …
The Invisible Reward of Workplace Safety
People often focus on getting things done quickly instead of working safely. When nothing bad happens for a while, it’s easy to think everything is safe, but that’s not always …
Dropped Items Safety: Protecting People from Above
When working from heights, incidents can occur when objects are dropped. While tools and debris are often the first hazards that come to mind, other materials can also fall and …
Championing a Culture of Safety
Safety champions play an important role in creating and maintaining a strong workplace safety culture. By promoting safe practices, encouraging accountability, and leading by example, they help ensure safety remains a daily priority. In today’s blog, we’ll explore what a …
Protect Yourself This Mosquito Season
If one thing is certain about Alberta summers, it’s bugs…specifically, mosquitoes! With the record amount of rainfall we’ve had over the last few weeks, mosquitoes are out in full force. Whether you’re working outside or trying to …
The Connection Between Posture and Safety
Proper posture plays a critical role in workplace safety, physical health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re sitting at a desk, lifting materials, driving, or performing repetitive tasks, maintaining good posture can help reduce the …
Electrical Safety Tips for Home and Workplace
Electrical injuries can occur at the workplace and at home. Whether minor or severe, ignoring safety protocols while handling electricity can lead to serious consequences. The four main types of electrical injuries include electrocution, electric shock, burns, and falls. It’s crucial …
Encouraging Workers to Speak Up About Safety
Workers are often the first to notice unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, gaps in procedures, or risky behaviour on a worksite. However, many stay silent because they are scared of backlash, embarrassment, or conflict. That is …
Workplace Spring Safety Checklist
Spring has officially arrived! Although it doesn’t really feel, or look like, it is in Alberta! However, as we anticipate warmer temperatures, no snow, and sunny days, it’s important to consider how to make your workplace safe throughout the season. …