Servicing SMEs Throughout Atlantic Canada
An effective JOH&S Committee is one of the most powerful, pro-active tools we have in preventing physical and mental injuries, as well as financial losses, in our workplaces. If for no other reason than having several of our most valued assets, our employees, taking an active hands-on role in identifying and mitigating hazards which reduce…
On July 6th I attended the Joint Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness meeting in Halifax where they presented their first annual report on plans and direction for the future. This initiative can be best explained by the Premier of Nova Scotia, Hon. Stephen McNeil’s message in the annual report: “Businesses across the Maritimes have told us that while they support the principles behind regulations-protecting health and…
The CSB (U.S. CHEMICAL SAFETY BOARD) is an independent federal agency investigating chemical accidents to protect workers, the public and the environment. On April 13th. 2016 the CSB sent an e-mail to all subscribers with the following title: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board’s investigation into the Macondo (Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion in the Gulf…
A number of years ago Fram Filter (oil & air filters for our engines) had a great advertisement, “You can pay me now or you can pay me later”. You can buy a $7.50 Fram filter and change your oil now or pay for a $3,000 motor job down the road. The choice is yours…
Developing a positive safety culture goes beyond the hard hats and safety boots, rules and regulations, systems and procedures. It’s not just the hard hat that keeps you safe, it’s what’s under it. A “Positive Safety Culture” is created when everyone in your organization takes ownership and responsibility for their own safety and those around them.…