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Millions of tons of dangerous goods are shipped across Canada every year, with many passing through or arriving in Alberta. These dangerous goods are used for a variety of things from pesticides, to medical equipment, the oil and gas sector, and almost every other industry. The value of these goods provides Canadians with a higher quality of life, but are…
Pre-trip inspections are a crucial part of the job, yet they are highly overlooked and undervalued. The intention of a pre-trip inspection is to catch any faults before they become a dangerous or expensive problem. These inspections save lives, time, money and protect both the driver and everyone else on the road. Most importantly, these inspections are easy to complete…
5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader Skid steers are an incredibly useful tool in the modern world. Operating with lightning precision and capable of moving extreme loads, these tank-like vehicles are a must-have in many industries. With a variety of attachments and configurations, Skid steers have an almost limitless potential to benefit efficiencies on many job sites.…
Respirable crystalline silica is silica that has been broken down from either grinding, sanding, cutting, or drilling. Crystalline silica is found in concrete, brick, stone, soil, and sand. When materials like these are crushed into small particles, they become airborne and are then known as respirable crystalline silica. Close to 2.3 million U.S. workers are exposed to crystalline silica at work.…
Thousands of workers are exposed to a shocking number of chemicals and hazards every day. Thankfully, due to the increase in implementation of worker safety through courses, onsite training, and PPE (personal protective equipment), the number of workplace accidents and the level of exposure to harmful substances continues to decrease. However, it is not only workers who need to be…
Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets Winter is a long, cold test of your children’s patience. All that time pent up indoors waiting for warm weather to return, sitting in front of the television or with a gaming device in their hands, anticipating their favorite outdoor sport or a reunion with the swimming pool. As a…
Why do I need a safety program? Safety programs are designed to give workers the skills and tools they need to avoid worksite accidents. Without a safety program in place, mitigating accidents becomes a game of luck rather than a strategic plan. Employee safety should be a top priority and safety programs are a fantastic tool to help keep you…
What is Emergency Management? Emergency management is essentially a group of individuals that bridge the gap between local, provincial, and federal resources to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from all types of disasters. Think of emergency management as a champagne tower where the contents flow from one level to the next as each level’s limits are exceeded. It starts at…
Pre-trip inspections are a vital process for keeping everyone on the road safe, including you. By systematically inspecting equipment and loads, operators can drive with confidence knowing everyone is safe. Here are some helpful tips to making pre trips, efficient, and effective. Take it seriously – Pre-trips can become monotonous, and repetitive, but the importance of them can never be…
CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is the best way to help an unconscious, pulseless, and breathless person in their time of need. It is a skill that you should have, but hope to never use. Here is a quick guide and refresher on the steps needed to save a life. Check for a pulse – a pulse is best described as a…
Working around hoisting equipment can become monotonous, especially with constant repetition. Some work sites are all too focused on the end goal, while the most important goal of all may be forgotten, get everyone home safe. Equipment breaks – even with diligent inspections, equipment can fail. Motor’s strain, slings fray, weight can be altered, (wet, muddy, icy, etc.), hydraulic…
What is WHMIS? WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It’s a mouthful of words, but taking the time to learn it can not only help your resume, but also save you from serious harm, Why take WHMIS? Most Canadians are required to have WHMIS if they are exposed to, or may be in contact with hazardous materials. Which…
What is the Occupational Health and Safety Code? The OHS code was set in place and designed to create healthier and safer work environments. This code sets the minimum safety standard for all of Alberta’s workplaces. These standards aid in eliminating reactive safety and in turn promote proactive safety. Every year, Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training, and Labour select employers for…
Updated National Safety Code Standard 11 – Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections NSC 11 on Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI) is the result of a memorandum of understanding signed by all Ministers of Transport in September 1991 to ensure the mechanical fitness of commercial vehicles on the road and promote highway safety. Some 1.8 million vehicles are subject to PMVIs across…
Tracking competency is critical part of any safety conscious business, whether you work in Oil & Gas, Construction, Transportation, or Mining, you need to keep your entire team safe. One of the best ways to manage it effectively is with proper training, but one easily forgotten part of training is ensuring the person actually retained the training and is competent…
