Dr. Kevin Kelloway, the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health Psychology at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia explains what positive psychology is and how it relates to workplace stress. Released: June 22, 2012 File Size: 15.7 MB Length: 16:09 min Visit CCOHS to download/listen
The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and the Syndicat des opérateurs de métro (CA-OM-SC SCFP 1983, the union representing subway operators) are proud to announce the winning conditions that led to improvements being made in the Montréal subway operators’ workstation in … Continue reading
How do you implement a safety committee that works for you and not against you? How do you create a committee that works to your advantage without generating more complaints rather than solving problems? To lay the foundation for a successful safety committee, you have to remember your A-B-Cs: Assess the current safety culture and level … Continue reading
Product Description We have made significant progress in addressing workplace factors that impact the physical health and safety of employees; now we need to give similar attention to psychological health. Psychological health concerns have a powerful and expanding impact on the safety, productivity and effectiveness of the workplace. To provide employers with guidance that includes … Continue reading
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp (SBB.T) is pleased to announce that the Company has begun drilling at its 100% owned Back River gold project, Nunavut. As previously announced, Sabina has committed to a significant work program on its 100% owned Back River gold project for 2012. The Company has recently opened the camps at George … Continue reading
1984 Group of Companies (1984) is a leader in the field of Occupational Health & Safety—delivering innovative safety solutions to exploration and mining camps throughout Northern Canada and around the globe. Camp Cooks (OFA 3 certified) are dual positioned roles to manage and oversee kitchen operations and support the first aid requirements within the camp. … Continue reading
OSHA recently released a report of the 10 most frequently cited standards, as well as the 10 standard violations for which the highest fines were assessed, during its fiscal year, October 1, 2010- September 30, 2011. The most frequently cited standards were: 1. Construction scaffolding, general safety requirements. 29 CFR 1926.451.; 2. Fall protection in … Continue reading
You can support families of workplace tragedy by donating to Threads of Life or sponsoring a walker, walking, registering a team, committing as an event sponsor, and volunteering. Steps for Life is the primary fundraising event for Threads of Life, a national Canadian charity providing support programs and services to families affected by a workplace … Continue reading
Many company leaders and managers wonder, “Are we talking about safety too much?” The answer: “No one but you knows.” Realize that everyone may be a little overwhelmed with all kinds of communications and distractions. That’s why talking about safety effectively is more important than ever. TALKING SAFETY The fact is that it’s important to talk about … Continue reading
Safety Slogan Myths There are three safety myths that are the cause of 80% of the accidents in the workplace. These myths are (1) All we need is a program, (2) Implementation will be easy, and (3) Inspection is good safety control. We will dispel each of these myths and show a better alternative. Myth … Continue reading
The eighth-annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit is fast approaching and organizers of the aviation safety conference are encouraging prospective participants to take advantage of lower early bird pricing. The CHC Safety & Quality Summit is an internationally recognized aviation safety conference aimed at improving safety through excellence in human factors. This year the conference … Continue reading
When the weather is extremely cold, and especially if there are high winds, try to stay indoors. Make any trips outside as brief as possible, and remember these tips to protect your health and safety: Dress Warmly and Stay Dry Adults and children should wear: a hat a scarf or knit mask to cover face … Continue reading
Is your workplace a killer? No? The people who worked at the warehouse where John Petropoulos died likely didn’t think so, either. But guess what? Their workplace was a killer … and it left me a widow. On Sept. 29, 2000, Cst John Petropoulos of the Calgary Police Service responded to a break and enter … Continue reading