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Aug 10, 2017

Oct 22, 2021Lift Truck Accidents – Are They Preventable?

You may look at the title of this blog and think to yourself “of course they are” and you’re right but if they are preventable then why do they continue to happen? During the evolution of my career, I have spent many years operating lift trucks. I have seen many things done right, many things […]

Sep 15, 2021Workplace Safety – It’s Easier Than You Think!

As many of us in the safety business has experienced, the world of occupational health and safety can seem complex and overwhelming. There seems to be no apparent end, but instead, a continuous need to assess, implement, inform, and repeat. While the overview of a project that needs to be completed can seem exhausting, it […]

Jul 12, 2021Contractor Safety and Compliance – Yes, it Really is Your Problem

I am not sure if any of you have ever taken a JSHC refresher course, but part of the session sees the instructor asking participants how they have actually applied the knowledge from their original certification. The answers vary from “oh, we rolled out a complete safety program and the JHSC facilitates its maintenance” to […]

Forklift, Safety Culture

Lift Truck Accidents – Are They Preventable?

Oct 22, 2021 -

Human Resources, Safety Culture

Workplace Safety – It’s Easier Than You Think!

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Sep 15, 2021 -

JHSC, Safety Culture

Contractor Safety and Compliance – Yes, it Really is Your Problem

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Jul 12, 2021 -

Safety Training, Working at Heights

Working on a Project? Contractor and Constructor Obligations

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Jul 05, 2021 -

If you have ever taken one of our training courses, or any course really, the introductions are always done at the beginning. Now, some instructors take the time to regale the participants with war stories pertinent to the topic at hand, while other cut to the point and just chronicle their personal background history. It […]

Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Safety Culture

Heat Stress – if Heat Isn’t Enough, Toss in a Mask!

May 21, 2021 -

Hello all, it’s a glorious day again for me, and I hope you are also having the same. It’s getting towards the end of the workweek, the weather is getting warmer – and yes, I am still working from home! As previously discussed, there are pros and cons of “living at work,” but being able […]

COVID-19, Safety Culture

Distracted Driving

May 14, 2021 -

When someone mentions the term “Distracted Driving” to me, I think – so what? That’s nothing new. I remember when it hit the news that the Highway Traffic Act was being amended, it caused quite the stir. I was reading all over social media, we could now get tickets for drinking coffee, eating a breakfast […]