(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) COR and SECOR stands for the Certificate of Recognition program, COR, for larger employees, 11 or more. SECOR is the small employer Certificate of Recognition program for 10 or less employees, and it's usually done by the company themselves. The intent is to attain a Certificate of Recognition which is comparing [...]
(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) There have been some changes to the WCB Act and Regulations this year. Basically what's happening as of April 1, traumatic psychological injury, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is now compensatable under the WCB Act and Regulations. As of September 1, 2018 if workers worked a year or more at your [...]
(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) Well, I'm certified in seven different health and safety areas. We do oil and gas, we do trucking, we do construction, we do food processing, we do manufacturing, and we also do grab bags, like AASP - the Alberta Association of Safety Partnerships, which has things like staffing agencies, retail, security, [...]
One word--the Canadian Model for Drug and Alcohol Use established by the Construction Owners Association of Alberta and Energy Safety of Canada formerly known as Enform. This system incorporates the leading legal opinions on drugs in the work place and how they affect workers in the workplace and employer's duties and responsibilities. Google the Construction [...]
The WCB Act in Alberta is changing! The WCB Act in Alberta is changing! Make note--they are major! As of January 1, 2018 the Alberta Price Index will no longer be reduced by 0.5% for claims. Calculations will now be based on the actual Consumer Price Index or CPI without any reductions. As of April [...]
As a result of Bill C-30 the act in Alberta will be changed and become law on June 1, 2018. The Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audits have to be changed to reflect the new definitions of Suppliers, Owners and Self Employed Personnel and their roles in the Health and Safety Programs in Alberta and the COR [...]
(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) So what are the advantages of working with Purcell Enterprises? Well, we build long term relationships, we have very experienced staff, and our customer service, particularly Mary, is second to none. We bend over backwards to help our clients. So, let me start and talk about our experience. I have 30 [...]
(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) So, most people think health and safety audits are akin to getting your teeth pulled. Painful, boring, and not fun, but with Purcell Enterprises we make auditing an experience. I'm going to talk about how to pass a health and safety audit well. First of all, you have to do your [...]
(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) So, what are the core services of Purcell Enterprises? We're primarily a health and safety auditing firm. We do core audits. We believe in a proactive approach towards health and safety. And the core audit system which we do, gives many advantages, almost like a medical checkup of your health and [...]
While cannabis will soon be legalized in Canada, it does not mean that it will be entirely decriminalized. This is much like alcohol, which is a substance that is taxed and regulated, yet has legal consequences and ramifications when it is consumed in excessive amounts or in risky situations (like behind the wheel of a [...]
