Too often, we see these accidents happen. We hear about a worker who says he was wearing his Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), his hard hat, but it had failed him. His safety was put at risk when a 2x4 came crashing down, knocking his hard hat off, leaving his bare head exposed for the rest [...]
The construction industry has attracted tradesmen for centuries; however, women are equally interested in working in skilled trades careers too. Current and future outlooks continue to portray a labor shortage due to the older population retiring and economic growth, which is all the more reason to hire well-prepared tradeswomen. Through strategic steps and best practices, [...]
Driving a motor vehicle demands a lot of mental energy and vigilance to prevent car accidents. No matter the cause, workers dealing with sleepiness are more likely to get into a vehicle collision. Therefore, it is crucial to understand Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), how it affects drivers, and consider the safety recommendations for Canadian commercial [...]
The people in Human Resources (HR) aren’t the only ones responsible for preventing workplace harassment and bullying; however, it often falls into their lap. Linda Crockett, Specialist in Workplace Bullying Prevention and Intervention with the Canadian Institute of Workplace Bullying Resources, believes everyone within an organization should shoulder this responsibility. Ensuring workers are mentally well [...]
Developing and implementing health and safety training is a major undertaking for most companies. But putting effort into a quality training program matters because the right training ensures workers avoid predictable, adverse situations and preventable injuries. The requirement to have health and safety training, the amount of time needed to establish practical training, and making [...]
The Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards were established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Minority Health (OMH). The primary goal of the CLAS program is to help Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals focus on the importance of language preferences, cultural health beliefs and literacy levels, [...]
Organizations are making a huge shift from a compliance-driven approach to a more respectful method that uses soft skills when instructing and reprimanding employees. Managers learn these skills and practice them to form stronger connections with their teams. Leading your team in a calm and healthy manner using soft skills creates an environment of effective [...]
As human beings, people have two identities: individual identity and social identity. The link between these two identities is deeply connected, which is why it is so important to promote a psychologically safe workplace. When employees are exposed to psychological hazards in their social life at work, it is easy to see the profound impacts [...]
There is a significant shift in how organizations define and approach improved employee performance. Tomorrow’s work cultures will be focusing on well-being first as a catalyst to improved safety, health, and achievement. A gradual shift in business practices requires daily micropractices to produce personal transformation and lasting organizational change. One of these micropractices is authenticity. [...]
