OCTOBER SAFETY SCOOP: Ergonomics

Ergonomics can be described in many ways. Ergonomics is the discipline that focuses on the design of equipment, tasks and work environments to minimize worker fatigue, discomfort, and injury while still maximizing performance.

September 2022: Emergency Response Equipment

No company wants to experience an actual emergency in the workplace. The best thing you can do is to be prepared, plan ahead and have the proper emergency response equipment available.

AUGUST 2022 - Load Securement

Many Alberta manufacturers not only design and build their own product, but also transport it to their customers or job sites.

Transporting of goods requires an understanding of the requirements surrounding load securement.

The National Safety Code (Standard 10) was developed to ensure the safety of workers, drivers and the general public on Alberta roadways.

Crane Safety and Competency

Everyone working around overhead cranes needs to be aware of the unique hazards that a moving load can create. A worker can be crushed between the load and a stationary object, or be struck by a turning, swinging, tipping or falling load. This can cause serious injuries to fingers, hands, legs, feet, head and torso.