Terus Construction Ltd., a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and part of the Colas Group of Companies, is seeking, due to the growth of our company, for anOccupational Health and Safety Manager. The incumbent will be based at the head office located in Surrey. Reporting to the President, the candidate will … Continue reading
by Chris Kilbourne During their first few weeks and months on the job, new workers are likely to develop patterns of safety behavior that often last throughout their employment. That’s why you need to make good use of this valuable safety orientation period. To get the best results from your safety orientation program: 1. Make expectations clear so … Continue reading
by Jason Townsell As a former occupational safety training vendor, I have observed the disinterested and confused faces of students who probably should not have been in attendance. For example, I have been hired to provide excavation awareness training to a receptionist, fall protection training to an accountant and confined space awareness training to a group … 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
An operational role for a committed professional-Delta, BC Seaspan Ferries provides daily scheduled sailings that deliver trailers and containers for our trucking and distribution customers and rail cars to or from Vancouver Island. Focused on making our safety program an effective and integral part of our workplace, you will monitor occupational health and safety compliance, … Continue reading