by Susan Haldane | Mar 13, 2018 | Health and Safety
There are lots of honorary days and weeks to promote health and safety, but Farm Safety Week (March 11 – 17 this year) is the one closest to my heart. I’ve lived in farming areas since the age of four, and for the past 21 years my husband and I have operated a farm,...
by Susan Haldane | Feb 20, 2018 | Health and Safety, Our Family Stories, Volunteers
Health and safety is important every day of the year. But spring offers a special chance for many workplaces to shine a spotlight on their workers’ health and safety. Day of Mourning in April, NAOSH week and Steps for Life in May, all create a buzz of attention in the...
by Susan Haldane | Nov 21, 2017 | Health and Safety
Outside my window the rain turns to snow and begins to gather on the grass and on the laneway. It’s high time I put the snow tires on my car, I think. We often think about road safety this time of year, when everyone on Canada’s roads is adjusting once again to winter...
by Shirley Hickman | Nov 14, 2017 | Health and Safety
There are many definitions of courtesy. NOUN: Excellence of manners, respectful, or considerate act or expression A courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression Indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: ‘a “colonel” by courtesy rather than by right.’ Favour,...
by Susan Haldane | Aug 15, 2017 | Health and Safety, Volunteers
The learn-to-ride motorcycle course started off with a lecture on a Friday evening, in a small, stuffy college classroom. It was the end of the work week and people were tired, but the instructor was obviously an experienced rider and a practical, straight-talking...
by Trish Penny | Jun 6, 2017 | Health and Safety
My company policy, like many, states Monday mornings are orientations for all new staff hired on that week. Monday mornings are a day to build anew, refresh, and reiterate the importance of working safely. Monday mornings are the beginning of a strong foundation of a...
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