When the conditions are right, electric shocks can be fatal even at low voltages. Since our bodies are approximately 70% water, it is easy for electricity to pass through us in just seconds. A mild electric shock can cause headache,
Cybersecurity – How to detect a phishing email
Cybersecurity – How to detect a phishing email The health and safety industry has changed and broadened to include much more than physical safety. As more and more work is being done remotely, there is an increased need for awareness
We’re Hiring – HSE Administrator and Junior Field Advisor
We’re Hiring – HSE Administrator and Junior Field Advisor Job Description – Administrator Tasks Collection and management of Health and Safety Documentation Analysis of completed documentation for completeness and follow up with staff Documentation tracking to assess needs within organization
Worker Compensation Updates – What you need to know
Worker Compensation Updates – What you need to know Since January 2018 there have been many changes occurring to WCB in Alberta. Here is how these changes affect businesses. Presumption for traumatic psychological injury claims for all workers Workers who
Ensuring Compliance for Eyewash and Drench Shower Equipment – Part 2
Ensuring Compliance for Eyewash and Drench Shower Equipment – Part 2 By: Bonita Tucker No need to be confused about the requirements for emergency equipment, see below and contact us with any additional questions. Location of equipment: All flushing equipment
Ensuring Compliance for Eyewash and Drench Shower Equipment – Part 1
Ensuring Compliance for Eyewash and Drench Shower Equipment – Part 1 By: Bonita Tucker Eyewash and Drench Shower equipment used for the treatment of the eyes, face, and body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials and
Sleep and Fatigue Management
Sleep and Fatigue Management Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature’s best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when
Emergency Preparedness Week – May 5-11, 2019
Emergency Management in Canada: How Does It Work? In a country that borders on three oceans and spans six time zones, creating an emergency response system that works for every region is a huge challenge. That’s why emergency management in
Emergency Preparedness Week – May 5-11, 2019
Using Technology During a Disaster We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these
Emergency Preparedness Week – May 5-11, 2019
Facts About Emergency Preparedness Roughly 5,000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada every year. The worldwide cost of natural disasters has skyrocketed from $2 billion in the 1980s, to $27 billion over the past decade. Canada’s first billion dollar disaster, the