The Most Overlooked PPE That Could Save Your Life
Too many workers overlook critical PPE like earplugs, respirators, and gloves, risking serious injury or death, Learn why proper gear use matters, Discover real quotes from safety professionals and workers, Understand how discomfort is no excuse for skipping protection, Get actionable advice for choosing and using PPE correctly, From fall protection to goggles—see what gear gets ignored and why.
A New Frontier or a High-Tech Mirage? The Truth About Safety Tech
Is AI improving workplace safety or overpromising protection? From smart PPE to predictive analytics, explore how tech is transforming hazard prevention, worker trust, and culture.
The Most Dangerous Phrase in Safety: “We’ve Always Done It This Way”
Sticking to outdated safety methods leads to avoidable risks, injuries, and fatalities, evolving safety protocols protects workers, challenging the norm drives safer workplaces, leadership and culture must support safety change, resisting new practices undermines protection
Coming Full Circle: Safety Leadership with Jeff Mulligan
Jeff Mulligan explores safety’s evolution from compliance to strategy, covers rural infrastructure risks, AI’s role in training, and leadership shifts, Watch now on YouTube.
Second Nature: How Brett Burkard Made Safety Sticky
Brett Burkard helped transform Titan Environmental’s safety culture through repetition, real stories, and tech, proving safety is built, not born, with the right mindset and tools.
Ditch the ‘Tough Guy’ Mentality
Too many workers risk injury by refusing help to appear tough. This article explains how asking for help and supporting others boosts safety for the whole team.
From Chaos to Culture: The Birth of Safety in Canada
Canada’s safety standards weren’t handed down—they were hard-won. This article explores the rise of workplace safety from the early industrial era to modern protections.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Workplace Safety
Workplace safety cultures fall into three categories: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Some organizations set the gold standard in safety, while others struggle with attitudes and behaviors that put their employees at risk.
Safer Workplaces Start With Us
Home Blog Safer Workplaces Start With Us Every day, we have a choice: work the way we always have, or work smarter and safer. By Aldynne Belmont Facebook Twitter LinkedIn April 28th is Canada’s National Day of Mourning— and it’s a reminder that safety isn’t just a program. It’s a promise. A promise to learn, lead, and look out for one another. We honor the past not by standing still, but by building a stronger tomorrow. Here’s how we get there: Three Power Moves for a Safer Workplace 1. Training That Sticks Training isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about building muscle memory. Practice spotting hazards. Practice reacting fast. Make safety second nature. 2. Fix Hazards at the Source Use the hierarchy of controls: Eliminate dangers when you can. Substitute safer options. Engineer safety into the system. Only lean on PPE when there’s no other way. Get ahead of risks—don’t just shield yourself from them. 3. Speak Up, Listen Up Every worker is a safety leader. Encourage open conversations about risks, near-misses, and improvements. A quiet job site is a risky job site. Put Words Into Action – Schedule Risk Assessments Regularly Don’t guess where danger might hide. Go find it. – Set Up a Real Health & Safety Committee Bring different voices together. Tackle safety from all sides. – Write Simple, Strong Safety Protocols Every worker is a safety leader. Encourage open conversations about risks, near-misses, and improvements. A quiet job site is a risky job site. – Build Breaks Into the Day Fatigue slows reflexes. Scheduled breaks keep brains sharp and bodies safer. – Celebrate Safety Leaders Catch people doing things right. Recognize it. Reward it. Repeat. The best safety cultures don’t rely on blind rule-following. They train workers to think about safety, assess risks, and make smart decisions. Forward Together Safer workplaces don’t happen by accident. They happen because people—at every level—make them happen. So this season, let’s not just reflect. Let’s take action. Let’s lead change. Let’s build workplaces where everyone gets home safe—and proud—every single day. You in? BIS Social Media Stay connected with BIS Safety Software for the latest in safety innovations, training tools, industry insights, and company news. Click any icon below to follow us and keep BIS updates just a tap away. 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ASTEC Safety Named Member of the Year by Utility Safety Partners
Home Blog ASTEC Safety Named Member of the Year by Utility Safety Partners Recognition like this doesn’t come easy. By Aldynne Belmont Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Each year, Utility Safety Partners (USP) honours the people and organizations raising the bar in damage prevention and utility safety. This year, ASTEC Safety—led by COO Jeff Mulligan —was named 2024 Member of the Year, jointly recognized alongside Global Training for their industry leadership, advocacy, and commitment to safety excellence. Why It Matters ASTEC’s approach to safety training isn’t just about compliance—it’s about real-world impact. From their field experience to the systems they help shape, ASTEC has earned a reputation for showing up, speaking up, and backing it all with action. They’re also a long-time training partner in the BIS network, with their expertise playing a role in the development of some of our most widely used safety content—including courses approved by USP. This recognition from USP—the very organization that governs utility safety training in Alberta—is a testament to the quality and integrity ASTEC brings to everything they do. Congrats to Jeff and the entire ASTEC team—this award reflects not just a moment of success, but years of meaningful, boots-on-the-ground work in making Canadian job sites safer, which is definitely something worth celebrating. BIS Social Media Stay connected with BIS Safety Software for the latest in safety innovations, training tools, industry insights, and company news. Click any icon below to follow us and keep BIS updates just a tap away. 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