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Matt Gruetzman’s safety journey highlights why strong leadership, trust, and communication shape safer construction sites. His approach shows how people-focused leadership builds confidence, increases reporting, and keeps crews protected.
Confined spaces demand precision, planning, and teamwork. This guide explores Canada’s confined space compliance from legal definitions to permits, key roles, and rescue readiness. Learn how employers, attendants, entrants, and supervisors can build safer, compliant...
In this episode, Ashley Mckie, Director of Health and Safety at Inland Truck and Equipment and a three-time Top Woman in Safety honouree, joins to unpack what it takes to build a safety culture that...
Traffic control is the critical link between moving traffic and active work zones. From trained TCPs and clear communication to engineered plans, PPE, and AFAD technology, the goal is simple: reduce risk and keep everyone...
From storage conditions to emergency response, safe work practices around anhydrous ammonia protect workers from invisible but powerful hazards. Learn how awareness, training, and proper procedures keep workplaces secure.
Uncontrolled energy can turn any job site into a danger zone. Learn how Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures safeguard workers, reduce incidents, and create a culture of consistent, verified safety practices across your workplace.
Proper cargo securement isn’t just about compliance, it’s about protecting lives, preventing damage, and maintaining trust on the road. Learn the key steps to get it right every time.
Most fall injuries happen at ground level. With ice, meltwater, and low light, risks rise fast. Use traction management, moisture control, lighting, maintenance, and training to keep people on their feet all season.
Gas hazards don’t always announce themselves. Choose the right detectors, place and sample correctly, and verify with bump tests and calibration. Train your team to read, respond, and act fast so hidden risks are found...
Ron Gantt, Vice President of EHS at Beale Infrastructure and co-host of Punk Rock Safety. What does it really take to build a safety culture people actually believe in?
Nicole Thunich brings 30+ years of cross-sector safety leadership and a practical playbook for turning safety into a productivity driver. She shares how to assess frontline culture, align executive intent with field action, and prove...
Chelsea Shaver’s journey from childcare to construction safety proves that true safety culture is built on trust, not rules. Through empathy, consistency, and real relationships, she’s helping crews see safety as teamwork and not enforcement.
Dallas Schneider, Health and Safety Manager at Sang Co-Op Ltd., shares how honest leadership and strong fundamentals like management buy-in, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement build lasting safety programs.
Carling Landon and Gift Avwomakpa are transforming safety at Driving Force by simplifying complex procedures, building trust with workers, and turning compliance into collaboration. Their focus on clarity, mobile accessibility, and employee feedback has created...
Working alone presents unique safety challenges across industries. This guide explains how employers and employees can identify lone worker risks, meet Canadian legal requirements, and apply practical communication and control measures to prevent incidents and...
Understanding vehicle weights and dimensions is essential for maintaining road safety and regulatory compliance in Canada. This blog explains why proper limits matter, how the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) standardizes rules nationwide, and what employers...
Emergencies can happen anywhere from construction sites to offices. Discover how first aid training in the workplace empowers employees to act quickly and confidently when seconds count.
Invisible and unpredictable, gases can pose serious risks in any work environment. Learn why understanding gas behaviour is critical for workplace safety and how proper training can prevent incidents.
Learn how daily pre-trip inspections boost fleet safety in Canada, ensuring compliance, preventing accidents, and reducing costly downtime.
Lisa Rantucci started her career in safety with a single question: ‘Can I join your team? In her early twenties, she was working as an admin assistant at a major oil and gas facility when...
A modern incident management system captures every event, speeds investigations, ensures compliance, and drives lasting safety improvements.
Stopping work when a hazard is identified isn’t about slowing progress, it’s about saving lives. Learn how real-time hazard identification, empowered crews, and digital reporting tools can create a safety-first culture that protects everyone on-site.
Discover the top 10 must-have features in hazard identification software that help safety teams report hazards faster, analyze trends, and take action before risks escalate.
Delivering toolbox talks via tablets ensures consistent safety messaging, boosts engagement with visuals, and streamlines tracking for full compliance.
Digital FLHAs speed up hazard assessments, improve accuracy, and give safety teams real-time data to boost compliance, engagement, and field safety.
Digital ID badges are transforming site access by replacing outdated paper sign-ins with fast, secure, and compliance-ready solutions. From real-time training verification to emergency response visibility, they bring safety and efficiency together, right at the...
Making the switch to digital FLHAs is easier than you think. With the right tools and a step-by-step approach, your safety process can be faster and more effective.
In this episode, Susan Sawatsky discusses how the "people part" of safety is often missed in traditional safety management systems, highlighting that true safety comes from understanding people acting in systems.
Real-time hazard reporting helps your team act fast, log risks accurately, and drive a proactive safety culture that prevents incidents before they happen.
Bear encounters are a real risk in Canada’s wilderness industries. Learn how to recognize signs, prevent encounters, and respond with confidence.
