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 are exposed to psychological injury may be compensated by the WCB example: those who experience workplace violence/harassment, witness serious Continue reading

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 must be located in areas that are accessible within 10 seconds (roughly 55 feet). This is commonly referred to in the Continue reading

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 chemical is cover by the ANSI Z358.1-2014 standard which establishes a universal minimum performance and use requirements.  The following changes affect Continue reading

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 Canada is a shared responsibility. That means everyone has an Continue reading

Occupational Disease – Dire Straits 1982

“Warning lights are flashing down at Quality Control Someone threw a spanner and they threw him in the hole There’s rumors in the loading bay and anger in the town Somebody blew the whistle and the walls came down There’s a meeting in the boardroom they’re trying to trace the Continue reading

Seasonal Affective Disorder; SAD – How to cope with the Winter Blues

Post submitted by: Veronica Ford September 21st 2018 in Edmonton, Alberta, today is the officially the first day of Fall but someone forgot to let Mother Nature know today is fall and not winter as the region was dumped with snow.  The stark reality of this snowfall is that the Continue reading

Occupational Health and Safety on Alberta Farms & Ranches

Alberta’s new Occupational Health and Safety technical rules for farms and ranches come into effect on December 1, 2018. What do these new rules mean for your farming operation? How can farm and ranch managers prepare? The requirements of the OHS legislation are applicable for farms and ranches with waged, Continue reading

It’s that time of year again – Flu Shots

But why? Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are 4 types of influenza viruses: A, B, C and D. Influenza B and C infect humans. Influenza D viruses primarily affect cattle, while influenza A viruses infect humans and animals like horses, pigs, cats, Continue reading

Better Safety Meetings – Mandatory to Memorable

“Humor activates the brain’s dopamine reward system, stimulating goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory, which means that humor can improve retention in students of all ages.  Essentially, humor activates our sense of wonder, which is where learning begins, so it seems logical that humor could enhance retention.” Source Do you suspect Continue reading