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Preparing for a COR Audit can be stressful, especially an External COR Audit. Proactive planning can alleviate a lot of that stress when you take some steps in advance to help ensure a smooth audit. At Safety Ahead, we have had lots of experience over the years in assisting companies with both Internal and External COR Audits, so we understand how important it is to be well-prepared. We also know how easy it is to overlook small details during the planning stages. To help you stay on track and organized and avoid common mistakes like missing documentation and a lack of staff involvement - we have developed a list of effective tips to help you ensure that your company’s Audit is a successful one!
Several years ago, I was working on a commercial building project in South Common. It was a high-visibility site—surrounded by traffic and clearly visible from all directions. I had a strong sense that our site might draw the attention of Alberta OHS.
A peaceful Alberta hike turns to chaos when a wildfire evacuation alert hits. No kit, no plan, just panic. Don’t be caught off guard! Learn to build an evacuation kit, essential preparedness tips, and how to track fires with the Alberta Wildfire app. Read now to prepare!
Imagine your worksite screeching to a halt when an OHS officer slaps you with a Stop Work Order. A supervisor’s tale of a near-miss with faulty equipment unveils the critical world of Alberta OHS regulations. Discover what Stop Work Orders, Compliance Orders, and more mean, why they’re issued, and how to bounce back fast.
It is that time of year again, school is back!! As the school doors open for the year that means the traffic will get busier on our streets and parents and children will deal with more stressful times.
To help you with a safe commute for you, your children and those around you, and tips for children and parents transitioning back to school be sure to follow these safety tips.
In business, two common methodologies for problem solving are often observed: Proactive and Reactive. Whether it is applied to safety, production processes or asset management the fundemental differences and benefits are the same. Want to know more? Read the full article on what the differences are, common reasons why people both approaches might be used and the benefits to a proactive safety management system.
The Safety Ahead team was proud to participate in the Steps for Life 5 km on Saturday May 12th, 2022. The walk was held at Rundle Park in Edmonton, Alberta.
Steps for Life is an annual fundraiser held across Canada for the Threads of Life Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support. Participants can choose to join one of the scheduled events or even walk a location of their choice with virtual tracking.
All proceeds from Steps for Life support Threads of Life, a national charitable organization dedicated to helping families to heal after a traumatic workplace fatality, life-altering workplace injury or occupational disease.
Today, the National Day of Mourning, we invite you to take a moment to remember those who have been lost, injured, or became ill from their work and to think of the impact an injury or loss would have on your and your loved ones. We at Safety Ahead are committed to protecting workers and actively striving to prevent further workplace tragedies. This year we also acknowledge the sacrifices of frontline and essential workers who have died or become ill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We encourage you to commit to working safely to prevent workplace tragedies for you, your loved ones and the people who work around you.
Given the recent weather and road conditions in Edmonton, Alberta, what better time to discuss the do’s and don’ts of winter driving! Edmonton experienced an extremely high amount of vehicles collisions due to the recent freezing rain and freeze thaw conditions. Over 100 collisions were reported in Edmonton from the freezing rain. Many of these could have been prevented by driving in a manner that is appropriate for the weather and road conditions. Please have a look at the tips below to help improve your winter driving awareness!
As the school doors open for the year, that means the traffic will get busier on our streets. With people returning from summer holidays there will also be more foot traffic around our schools.
To help with a safe commute for you, your children and those around you, be sure to follow these safety tips.