As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisper, fall brings with it a unique set of challenges and considerations for workplace safety. Whether you work in an office, a construction site, or any other type of work environment, it’s essential to be proactive in addressing potential hazards that this season can bring. Explore five safety tips for the workplace to help ensure a smooth transition into Fall. 1. Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention One of the most common workplace accidents during the fall season is slips, trips, and falls. Wet leaves, rain, and early morning frost can make sur ..read more

In an era where environmental consciousness, social responsibility, and corporate governance take center stage, a new acronym has come forward as a guiding light for businesses across industries – ESG. Environmental, Social, and Governance factors are no longer mere buzzwords; they have evolved into a crucial aspect of decision-making for clients seeking partners aligned with their values. This shift has even reached small contractors, emphasizing the importance of monitoring ESG metrics for both business growth and societal betterment. Unveiling the ESG Framework: More Than Just Letters ESG i ..read more

As the flames engulf vast stretches of Alberta’s forests, the province faces yet another challenging fire season. With wildfires starting earlier than usual, the impact on air quality and affected communities becomes a pressing concern. We express our gratitude to the brave firefighters who tirelessly battle the blazes and discuss the history of significant fire incidents in Alberta. We will also shed some light on the importance of maintaining air quality and offer essential safety tips to prevent and mitigate forest fires. Alberta Wildfire History Alberta has witnessed devastating forest fir ..read more

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Changes to OHS Laws  Effective December 1, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in Alberta has been updated. Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, updates the labor legislation to improve workplace health and safety standards. The updates to the Act simplify the language of OHS laws and regulations, making it easier to understand and follow. The intent of the changes is to make the rules more easily understandable and increase safety compliance.  Attn: Alberta Companies with more than 20 Employees  One of the key changes with Bill 47 is that any Albert ..read more

Training Tickets It is now more important than ever to confirm the validity of training tickets presented by workers. Illegitimate training tickets are becoming increasingly common, raising a serious issue with many implications impacting several Canadian provinces. According to the Calgary Herald, “Evidence leads RCMP to believe most of the forged certificates were sold in Alberta but some have crossed borders into nearby provinces.” Both the RCMP and Canadian Red Cross are investigating the matter with hopes to restore the safety and wellbeing of workplaces at risk.  Trained workers ar ..read more

Daily Toolbox Talk Toolbox talks are a great way to educate your workers about workplace health and safety and improve employee morale in doing so. Toolbox talks are brief safety meetings that take place before a shift starts on the jobsite and play a big role in building a positive safety culture in your organization. Even though they are not required by law, toolbox talks help you comply with health and safety laws and procedures on the jobsite.  Why Conduct Daily Toolbox Talks  Similar to Safety Awareness Training, toolbox meetings help workers know how to identify, avoid and reso ..read more

Company executives hold a high level of power in an organization to ensure operations run smoothly and budgets are met. With safety programs emerging as a major need in the workplace, it directly affects the operational effectiveness of any organization. With this in mind, why is it so difficult to convince executives of its value? To answer this, we must put ourselves in the shoes of executives. Discussing the financial benefits of investing in safety programs and the technological feasibility of managing it is crucial to convincing execs of the importance of safety. Workforce Compliance Sa ..read more

Why is building a safety culture so important? In light of the worldwide pandemic caused by Covid-19, health and safety standards have changed. In the workplace, protocols have become a lot more intensified and enforced. Occupational health and safety culture have become a growing trend as demand surges post-pandemic. The question now lies in how effectively organizations can adapt to this change and how does it benefit the workers?  Managing Safety Culture What is safety culture? Safety culture refers to an organization’s shared values and actions that determine the effectiveness of its ..read more

Over the past several years, the EHS Software has been growing at an incredibly fast rate. It is predicted that the market will reach $1.5 Billion in 2021 and an astonishing $2.5 Billion by 2026! But what is driving this predicted spike in the EHS Software industry? With the emergence of IT and sophisticated technologies, digitization has become prevalent in the health & safety industry and will continue to grow rapidly. This digitization has enabled businesses to streamline their processes to become more efficient while emphasizing safety. Verdantix analysts believe that this demand for E ..read more