Shortcuts save time—until they don’t. A missing hard hat. A skipped lockout. A harness left unclipped. One bad decision can change everything. Workers take risks when they think nothing will go wrong. Until it does. And when it does, it’s … Read More
Author Archives: Luke Hillenbrand
The 5 Most Overlooked Workplace Hazards — And How to Fix Them
Workplace safety isn’t just about hard hats and high-visibility vests. Some dangers hide in plain sight. You don’t see them until someone gets hurt. Many risks grow over time, unnoticed. A small ache turns into a disability. A moment’s distraction … Read More
Revolutions in Safety: How Dr. Johanna Pagonis is “Womaning Up”
Dr. Pagonis Puts People and Psychology at the Center. ————————————————————————— “You can have the best systems and equipment. But, if people aren’t empowered to speak up, you’ll always fall short.” Dr. Johanna Pagonis ————————————————————————— That’s the philosophy guiding Dr. Johanna … Read More
Crashing the Safety Party: How Allan Moore Disrupts the Status Quo
“Nobody ever intended to hurt themselves.” Allan Moore’s words don’t leave much room for ambiguity. A safety veteran, speaker, and author, he has spent decades using hard truths to create change. From oil rigs to boardrooms, Moore has built a … Read More
Rescue 7: A BIS Authorized Partner
A Leader in Workplace First Aid For over two decades, Rescue 7 has been at the forefront of workplace first aid training in Canada. Founded in 1998 by Toronto firefighter John Collie, the company has grown from a home-based operation … Read More
WHMIS 2025: Key Updates and How to Prepare for a Safer Year
WHMIS in 2025: What’s New? In 2025, changes to WHMIS (the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) are coming into force. WHMIS is the standard for communicating hazards related to products used in the workplace, which helps keep workers across Canada … Read More
Safety Leadership Takes a Team: Insights from Alex Hollingsworth
How Alex Hollingsworth Transformed Safety for 20,000 Workers Managing safety across a global workforce is no small feat. For Alex Hollingsworth, former Manager of Group Training and Learning at South32, it was a challenge he approached with innovation, resilience, and … Read More
NS Safety Alliance: A BIS Authorized Partner
Founded 14 years ago, the NS Safety Alliance began as a small safety consulting business dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of occupational health and safety legislation. Over time, it has evolved into a trusted partner for businesses across … Read More
Elite Agri Solutions: A BIS Authorized Partner
Elite Agri Solutions Inc., founded in Glencoe, Ontario, has been a trusted partner for the agricultural community, offering tailored consulting and training services that address the unique challenges of the industry. From its inception, the company has prioritized a client-centric … Read More
ICBA Training: A BIS Authorized Partner
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is a major player in Canada’s construction and trades industry and beyond. Renowned for its dedication to training, advocacy, and workforce development. Since its founding, ICBA has been committed to elevating safety standards, … Read More
