April 2022 Safety Scoop: Occupational Illness & Disease
APRIL 2022 | Occupational Illness & Disease
Occupational illnesses, diseases, and disorders can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, from mental illnesses to tennis elbow to musculoskeletal disorders. In fact, there are over 150 conditions that are considered musculoskeletal disorders alone! With so many conditions to be aware of and to watch for, knowing signs, symptoms and prevention methods of occupational illnesses and diseases is of top importance when considering workplace health and safety!
March 2022 Safety Scoop: Hearing Loss Protection
MARCH 2022 | Hearing Loss Prevention
Hearing is a serious issue that affects many people in their day to day lives. Did you know that noise induced hearing loss is the number one occupational disease in the U.S.A and Canada? Hearing loss is a long-term, acute health condition that can result in reduced quality of life, productivity, and increased risk of incidents at the workplace. Learn how to protect the hearing of your employees!
February 2022 Safety Scoop: Rigging
FEBRUARY 2022 | Basic Rigging
It is essential that workers are properly trained and competent and to know how to use rigging properly while lifting, moving, turning and flipping materials across all industries. Proper rigging training, maintenance and knowledge reduces the likeliness of injury and makes the workplace safer for everyone.
January 2022 Safety Scoop: Legislation Awareness
JANUARY 2022 | Legislation Awareness
Legislation is there to protect workers and employers from incidents and injuries, but it can only do so when everyone knows how it applies to them on the worksite. Refresh your understanding of legislation with this month’s safety scoop.
December 2021 Safety Scoop: Health and Safety Policies and Responsibilities
DECEMBER 2021 | Health and Safety Policies and Responsibilities
Health and Safety policies are used by a company to inform employees how they are providing a safe workplace. While it is everyone's responsibility to keep each other safe on the worksite, policies can outline how it is to be done.
Safety Scoop November 2021: Do you know your emergency response plan?
NOVEMBER 2021 | Incident Investigations
This month focuses on the purposes of incident investigations. Help your employees become familiar with proper procedures, training, and what their roles are in incident investigation.
Safety Scoop October 2021: Do you know your emergency response plan?
OCTOBER 2021 | Do You Know Your Emergency Response Plan?
Developing a plan to safely and effectively respond to an emergency will ensure employers comply with Part 7 of the Alberta OHS Code and will help protect workers and facilities.
Safety Scoop September 2021: Are your workers first aid prepared?
SEPTEMBER 2021 | Are Your Workers First Aid Prepared?
It is important that each worker understands their role in the first aid plan, so that they are prepared and know what to do to help an injured or suddenly ill co-worker.
Safety Scoop August 2021: Is your workforce competent?
AUGUST 2021 | Is Your Workforce Competent?
Being competent in the workplace is more than just being able to perform a specific task. Determining competency is the employer’s responsibility. Download the Workforce Competency Safety Scoop today!
Safety Scoop July 2021: Work Site Inspection Preparedness
JULY 2021 | Work Site Inspection Preparedness
An inspection is a careful examination of a work site to identify any hazards, defects, unsafe behaviours or conditions that may be present. Download the Work Site Inspection Preparedness Safety Scoop today!