We examine and discuss important topics and developments in health and safety to share our insight and experience with you!
Imagine your worksite screeching to a halt when an OHS officer slaps you with a Stop Work Order. A supervisor’s tale of a near-miss with faulty equipment unveils the critical world of Alberta OHS regulations. Discover what Stop Work Orders, Compliance Orders, and more mean, why they’re issued, and how to bounce back fast.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Officers have the authority to issue orders to employers and worksite parties that require specific actions that will result in compliance with Alberta OHS legislation.
Traffic Safety Amendment Act to take effect March 1st, 2023. Motorists will be required to slow down to 60 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower, when passing any emergency vehicle, tow truck, road crew and snowplow operations that is stopped with their lights flashing. This will affect all lanes traveling in the same direction on multi-land roads and both directions of travel on single lane roadways.
Currently, the law only required drivers in the lane directly adjacent to the roadside to slow down to 60km/h.
Learn more about how it will affect Alberta drivers in the full article below
A lot of workers retired the past few years and others have simply left the industry since the 2014 recession looking for more stable employment. To fill the demand, many employers are looking to younger workers to fill the employment gap. As we welcome Generation Z into the workforce, keep in mind the specific challenges that face these workers. Want to know more about what you should consider before hiring young workers? Read the full article.
In business, two common methodologies for problem solving are often observed: Proactive and Reactive. Whether it is applied to safety, production processes or asset management the fundemental differences and benefits are the same. Want to know more? Read the full article on what the differences are, common reasons why people both approaches might be used and the benefits to a proactive safety management system.
On December 1st, 2021, revisions to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act made major changes to the requirements for Health and Safety committees and representatives. How does this affect you and your workplace? Check out this article for more information on what’s changed and how it might effect you.
In response to the recommendations from Spring 2021 roadside worker safety online survey the Alberta Government has put forth Bill 5, the Traffic Safety Amendment Act. If passed, the bill will introduce changes to the Traffic Safety Act that will increase safety measures to better protect roadside workers and first responders on Alberta Highways. Check out our full article for further details on what will be changed and how it will affect driving on Alberta Highways.
As of March 8th, 2022 Edmonton has repealed it’s Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw and aligned itself with the Alberta public health restrictions that came into effect on March 1st. Continue reading for more information on what restrictions still apply and other helpful tips for managing your risk of COVID-19 exposure.
March marks the beginning of spring and with it comes major changes to COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta. As of March 1st Alberta has officially moved to Step 2 of it’s 3 step plan. Read up on the latest changes, what's been lifted and what's here to stay.
With COVID-19 spreading across the globe, some companies have been changing their working situations to allow their employees to work from home, but some companies are unable to do that and their employees still need to go into the office. This blog will give you some tips whether you are either working from home or if you are back working in the office.