A career in heavy machinery could a bit closer for 30 Kelowna students who might choose that path – which is good news for an industry that (like many others) needs new workers to keep pace with retirement rates. I hope all students look out for themselves by researching potential employers’ safety culture, practice, and record
Monthly Archives: October 2012
A career in heavy machinery could a bit closer for 30 Kelowna students who might choose that path – which is good news for an industry that (like many others) needs new workers to keep pace with retirement rates. I hope all students look out for themselves by researching potential employers’ safety culture, practice, and record
Talking about danger is a good segue into a discussion on safety. That’s why I like this “visual library of danger” – as I picture it – that WorkSafe Victoria is archiving online.
Talking about danger is a good segue into a discussion on safety. That’s why I like this “visual library of danger” – as I picture it – that WorkSafe Victoria is archiving online.
Mental disorders like depression and anxiety are being examined closely by the workplace safety community in many countries today. At issue is how these disorders can be triggered by bullying, harassment, and other stressful situations in the workplace.
I met Terry Bogyo at the Make It Safe conference for manufacturing, after his keynote address “Rewire Your Safety Culture: Is there an app for that?” Can you guess the answer to his question?
What do safety inspectors look for in a construction supervisor? Find out in this video from the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
I spoke with a home care worker who’s been “bumped out of the way” a few times by the 76-year-old lady in her care. Being struck or grabbed is the second most common cause of occupational injury in health care (after overexertion). This WorkSafeBC video series shows home workers how to use compassion to keep the calm.
