Although hard to say, Park Derochie has come to the decision to officially make 2018 the PD Slow Riders “Last Hurrah.” What started as a simple employee request for a team jersey sponsor, grew into an epic adventure of dedication, hard work and immense satisfaction. The memories, friendships and ...

PD Group of Companies Inc. won the Best Managed award in 2016 and became a Gold Standard Winner in 2019. PD Group of Companies Inc. is pleased to announce that after three consecutive years of maintaining its Best Managed status, the company has qualified as a Gold Standard winner maintaining ...

When you work in extreme cold, most of the body’s energy is expended to maintain a consistent inner temperature. However, there are limits to what your body can adapt to. Cold stress occurs when your internal body temperature is lowered. Cold stress can be dangerous to yourself and your ...

Canadians are experienced when it comes to driving in the snow and ice, but statistics prove the first months of fall pose the greatest challenge for vehicle operators. Even the best of drivers may find their skills tested during fall and winter conditions. Canadian insurance providers traditionally report a 49% ...

With the recent weather in Alberta, Mother Nature is reminding us that winter conditions can be encountered any time of the year. Being aware of (and preparing for) the upcoming seasonal changes is important in both our work and personal lives. A few (early) seasonal reminders to prepare for our house and ...

We would like to give a friendly reminder to all drivers and their families to be extra cautious on the roads following this long weekend – why? School zones across the province are back in effect More than 700,000 Alberta students will be returning to the ...

Depending on the length of time exposed, your health status, your genetic background and the concentration of pollutants, air pollution can: Irritate your lungs and airways Make it harder to breathe Worsen chronic diseases such as heart disease, chronic bronchitis, ...

Driving has been identified as the most dangerous activity performed in both our personal and work-related lives. Recent and long-standing studies have identified specific at-risk behaviours which contribute to the majority of vehicle-related serious injuries and/or fatalities. We would like to share the identified at-risk behaviours with purpose of increasing ...

To better illustrate the Park Derochie HAKI advantage, we have completed a direct comparison between the use of traditional scaffolding material versus HAKI scaffold components on a recent tank project. The results are as follows. Reservoir Dimension – 46.1m; Reservoir Height (top of berm to parapet) – 13.5m HAKI Scaffold Components required:  ...

The Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace was first issued in 1999 to establish standardized alcohol and drug guidelines ensuring fairness and consistency throughout the industry. It helps to standardize the approach, testing, application and rehabilitation of workers. The purpose of the Canadian Model is to contribute to a ...