Safety Coordination Services

08/27/2018

Sentencing resulting in jail time is pretty uncommon for OHS violations in Alberta. But it can happen:

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08/23/2018

Canadian economic cost of asbestos related disease evaluated at $2.35 billion in 2011 alone. http://ht.ly/JWka30lw7yS

08/17/2018

People tend to have good instincts for detecting danger. After all, we have evolved to constantly assess our surroundings and navigate through uncertainty. Without this evolutionary advantage, we wouldn’t be here. Many times, a “bad feeling” is enough to prompt immediate action and keep us safe.
But not everything looks like a saber-toothed tiger.
What if you couldn’t notice the danger easily?
In that case, you would need someone who has the knowledge and skills to see what you can’t. When it comes to occupational health hazards, registered occupational hygienists are that someone. They’re the only people we trust to assess our clients’ workplaces and we’d like to tell you why they’re worth their weight in gold. http://ht.ly/2HIZ30lrP4P

08/15/2018

Looks like the US might be bringing back manufacturing of asbestos containing products. If so, we need to know how to protect ourselves from this deadly material more than ever.

Health advocates fret at US environment agency's proposal to make 'new uses' of asbestos-containing products legal, but EPA says not to worry

08/13/2018

Keeping safe around the water may not be as straight-forward as you think.

An average of 40 Albertans die each summer from drowning in lakes and rivers, according to the 2018 edition of the Alberta Drowning Report, prepared by Lifesaving Society Canada. “Most of these drownings could be prevented with a few simple measures to reduce common risks,” said Kathy Belton, as...

08/10/2018

Mental health is often left out of the conversation when it comes to workplace health and safety. This article gives some great advice to manage mental health and keep the workplace vibrant. http://ht.ly/Fh7830lmjbg

07/23/2018

This tourist almost got mauled by a bear! Here's a great reminder that bears are wild animals. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1444393
Follow the link to checkout our online Wilderness Awareness Training program and learn how to deal with wild animals properly: http://ht.ly/pTb130l5b2Y

A woman was charged by a bear for getting to close to it while it wandered along the side of Highway 93 on the weekend.

07/13/2018

An impairment focus will bulletproof your drug and alcohol policy for the upcoming cannabis legalization in Canada. Jacques gives his perspective on how to use an impairment focus instead of a substance focus to help ensure safety in your workplace. https://youtu.be/Hph3Q7bTWHA

07/13/2018

An impairment focus will bulletproof your drug and alcohol policy for the upcoming cannabis legalization in Canada. Jacques gives his perspective on how to use an impairment focus instead of a substance focus to help ensure safety in your workplace.

07/12/2018

What a busy couple of weeks! After our previous blog post about why you need to strengthen your drug and alcohol policy, so much has happened in the realm of cannabis law.
Bill C-45 received royal assent and cannabis is set to be legal on October 17th this year.
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) just rejected Unifor’s appeal of the Suncor case. Unifor, a union representing over 3,000 of Suncor’s employees, filed a complaint over the introduction of random drug testing. The case has been ongoing for six years.
Energy Safety Canada (ESC) and the Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) came up with updated guidelines for creating an effective drug and alcohol policy.
There is a lot to catch up on!
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07/06/2018

Safety training companies are racing to put out cheap courses that take advantage of sort-by-price habits. But safety courses deserve a higher standard. They aren't a commodity. Find out why with Jacques Rochefort from Safety Coordination Services

07/06/2018

The safety training industry exposed! Jacques Rochefort explains the effects of excessive commoditization in this edition of his vlog series "I'm Just Sayin". http://ht.ly/oXHs30kPUyU