Owners and managers of small businesses have a lot on their plate, so it's easy to put off seemingly unimportant tasks like creating a health & safety manual. But health & safety manuals are business owners' most important documents; not only do they help prevent employee illness, injury, and death, but they also protect the owner of the company in the event of a workplace accident.  Read More

Trying to wade through government legislation that outlines what is required for employees to meet strident occupational health and laws can be daunting. There are more than 20 individual elements that must be addressed to ensure you have a comprehensive plan in place however, to make it easier to digest, these elements can be grouped under five main categories. Here are the five fundamentals of effective health & safety programs for your Edmonton workplace: Read More

Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive health and safety program in your workplace can be a challenge. The knowledge required to ensure all aspects of legislation are covered, handling compliance issues and fostering a culture of safety within your organization are all issues that make it difficult for an owner/manager or employee to manage. Once you know how health & safety advisors fit in with your company, we think you'll agree they are an excellent solution. Read More

Instilling an effective health and safety program in your workplace is mandated by law, but there are also many benefits to keeping your employees safer on the job. As an employer or manager you have also heard about the "Certificate of Recognition," or COR and recognize the immediate benefits for enrolling in the program, but there are longer-term benefits as well. Let's discuss why getting a COR certification today can help your business tomorrow. Read More

When you are operating a business in the Edmonton area, health and safety is a major concern due to the dangerous nature of many occupations. Since many of the industries are heavily regulated, the primary focus of retaining health & safety services is on keeping your workers safe. It may surprise you to consider how putting the focus on health & safety impacts more than your workers. Read More

Developing a health and safety program that will effectively decrease the occurrence of injuries and illnesses in your workplace depends on many components that work interdependently. With health and safety consulting, your Edmonton business receives a comprehensive program designed specifically for your needs. During development of your program, the important things to remember involving a commitment by managers, allocating your resources effectively and employee participation at the highest levels possible. Read More

Taking the steps to qualify your business for COR certification is a valuable investment that can save you a significant sum of money over time through refunds under the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program. What you may not have realized however, is that there are other significant benefits to the certification that can save money, but also save lives. Perhaps the most notable is the ways COR certification can act as a prevention tool in the workplace. Read More

Running a business in Edmonton and surrounding areas presents some unique challenges when it comes to workplace health and safety. Not only is it critical to protect your workers, but when properly implemented, health and safety programs also boost your social responsibility and profits. Working with health and safety advisors can help you maximize these benefits for your business. Read More

Occupational health and safety (OHS) programs are implemented to protect the people and environment that are affected by your company as well as to ensure compliance with all of the laws that pertain to your industry. It is not enough to merely have a program in place, however. In order for your OHS program to be successful, you must consider and utilize the appropriate health and safety staffing.  Read More

On December 6th and 7th, our team at SafeTech will be hosting a booth and attending the 15th annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary. We will be showcasing our innovative health & safety best practices for organization and employee improvement as well as displaying some of our innovative safety technologies. As leaders in shutdown and turnaround health and safety services in Edmonton, we are proud to be part of this conference. Read More