Workplace Safety Hazards can be Costly
Workplace health and safety hazards can be costly (to lives and the bottom line), but the good news is that they are largely preventable if you take the right precautions. You don’t need to work surrounded by combustible materials to face serious health and safety...
October is Healthy Workplace Month
Hey Canada, it's time to make your move! During Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® from October 4 to 31, you're encouraged to incorporate upbeat elements into your workplace, relationships with family and friends, life and work harmony, and your community. CCOHS is...
Job Safety Analysis
The worker standing on a production line, the nurse working in a clinic and the student landscaping, all work in vastly different fields - and all share something in common: hazards. In Canada, employers are responsible for assessing the health and safety risks of a...
Does Your Workplace Have a Health & Safety Program?
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) programs - every workplace should have one, and in most Canadian jurisdictions, they are required. An effective health and safety program provides a clear set of guidelines for activities that, if followed diligently, can...
The Importance of Emergency Planning
Most businesses are ill-prepared for most disasters, particularly earthquakes. The goal of earthquake planning for business is to promote safety, minimize impact and assist in speedy recovery. Planning should be aimed at ensuring that employees, facilities and...
Advances made in predicting the “Big One”
Geologists have mapped the recent earthquakes in California and Mexico and have found a pattern called the Mogi doughnut. The concept of mapping, originally from Japan, shows that earthquakes occur in a circular pattern over decades - building up to one very large...