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 ...

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 ...

Question for the Audience: What types of Events must be reported to your Supervisor, and when? Answer: All Events must be reported to your Supervisor immediately, or as soon as it is safe to do so. These types of Events are: Near Miss Bodily Injury ...

Muslims across the world began the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, on Wednesday May 16th or May 17th by refraining from bad habits and eating or drinking during daylight hours. Depending on your geographical location in the world, this may lead to a number of challenges. It is ...

Mental Health at The Workplace Workplaces have traditionally looked at workplace health from a strictly occupational health and safety perspective. To have a complete or comprehensive approach, workplaces should also consider measures that may impact the mental health of workers. Workplaces have traditionally looked at workplace health from a strictly occupational ...