If you’ve done your homework, you know that there are a lot of considerations when it comes to safety monitoring in the workplace. You have to think about your employees, your equipment, your workplace, and the list goes on. In this article we’ll look at how you can keep safety simple, with the Three R’s of Workplace Safety Monitoring: Report, Respond, and Review.

Workplace safety hazards exist in every environment, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm workers? By identifying hazards at your workplace, you will be better prepared to control or eliminate them and prevent accidents, injuries, property damage, and downtime.

Whether it’s walking home after dark or working with the public, having someone you trust nearby can help keep you safe. Unfortunately, this can also lead to an overreliance on the buddy system when people are creating emergency response procedures. Here are some of the common pitfalls that people fall into when they rely too heavily on the buddy system in the workplace.

All security employers have the primary legal duty to protect the health and safety of their workers. However, it is a legal burden that is shared. Unfortunately, too many employers address this legal, ethical and moral responsibility only after an incident has occurred that caused harm or injury to a worker or the employer has been cited by WorkSafe BC for noncompliance with OHS Law.

Studies have shown that training in the workplace has a positive impact on the safety practices of workers. That’s why it’s important that your workers are able to get the most out of your next safety meeting. Read on for 5 activities that can increase engagement during your next training.

Nearly 25% of workplace harm is caused by accidents related to poor footwear, so making the right choice with shoes can save you a lot of grief. Here are some friendly suggestions for when it's time to purchase safety first shoes for work.

When it comes time to respond during an emergency, knowing what steps to take can be crucial. If an emergency happens in the workplace, it could be your responsibility to provide help. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways you can help your employees during an emergency.

As you prepare for winter weather, it’s important to also get your vehicle ready. Making sure that your vehicle is ready for the cold can be a critical safety issue. In this article, we look at how you can prepare your vehicle for winter driving.

There are many ways to manage stress in the workplace, ranging from quick exercises to more intensive interventions involving many employees. In this list we’ll look at some of the simplest ways that you can manage your stress.

In the event of an actual emergency, overly complex and untested plans can be deficient and ineffective, endangering the lives of employees and potentially contributing to an escalating emergency situation. Below is a list of commonly exhibited emergency response plan pitfalls that are associated with inadequate responses.

Working in cold conditions isn’t just uncomfortable, it can be dangerous. Frostbite, numbness, dehydration and hypothermia are real concerns from chilly outdoor weather. If you're working outdoors this winter, be aware of the dangers and stay safe. In this article, we're looking at 6 tips for staying safe in the cold.

You’re tasked with hosting safety training, and you know that you have a lot to consider. You have limited time and resources, and you’re not sure how many attendees to expect. Do you have a plan? The best way to make sure that your training is effective is to plan a structured meeting. Here are some steps to creating a successful meeting from start to finish.

When it comes to planning for winter, we often overlook our electronic devices. As temperatures fall, the capacity of batteries decreases. If you're working outdoors, you need a plan to keep your devices running. If you unwrapped new technology these holidays, these tips will make sure that the winter weather doesn’t leave you out in the cold.

The results are in! The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced for the Fiscal Year 2016, the most frequently cited workplace safety violations. Without further adieu, we are counting down the Top 10 Safety Violations of 2016!

To know where you’re going, you need to know where you’ve been. People spend a lot of time on current trends in the workplace, but don’t often look back at how work has evolved. One area that doesn’t get enough attention is the history of workplace safety. In this post, we’ll look at how safety has improved over time to appreciate just how far we’ve come.

Building a safe work environment is everyone’s responsibility. Just like any work rules, safety works best when it’s consistent. If you want to establish a real culture of safety, you need to make safety a habit. Creating an effective habit is more than just repetition, it’s about adopting a new mindset. In this post we’ll look at some of the ways that you can make an ongoing commitment to safety in your workplace.

Road ice is slippery business, especially the kind you can’t see: Black ice. Despite the name, black ice is completely clear. Because black ice allows you to see the road, it can be difficult to know when it’s present. With winter just around the corner, it's important to know how to avoid the hazard of ice. In this article, we're looking at some tips to keep you safe when the temperature drops.

When you’re dressing for cold weather, you need to find a balance between warmth and function. It’s also important that your clothing is up to the task. Standard PPE and work wear may not be enough, even in layers. In this article, we look at some of the ways that you can stay safe as you dress for cold weather work.

If you will be taking your kids Trick-or-Treating, you not only want them to have fun going door to door stocking up on candy, but to stay safe while doing so! Keep in mind these 10 Halloween safety tips to have the best time trick or treating!

There are Injuries that are caused by strain placed on the body from ergonomic hazards and aren’t always immediately obvious, making these hazards difficult to detect. In this post from our “Workplace Hazards” series, we’ll take a look at how you can identify ergonomic hazards and remove them your workplace.