Shawn Macpherson

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3 Fundamental Steps to Create a Genuine Safety Culture

It’s well-known that organizations with best-in-class safety records have “safety cultures” that encourage safety.
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, workplace safety

10 Steps to Develop an Effective Motor Vehicle Safety Program

Motor vehicle safety is one of the most critical aspects of occupational safety for most businesses. You don’t have to operate a huge fleet for it to be vitally important.
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Topics: why inspect?, safety management, vehicle safety, equipment safety

Our Past, Present, and Future … and Why It Matters To You When Selecting Inspection Checklists

It’s been an exciting couple of years for The Checker. Last year, we marked our 25th year in business. This year, we’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of the debut of our industry-leading...
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Topics: inspection checklists, checklist design, The Checker history

When The Checker Was Born—15 Things Shaping Our World 15 Years Ago

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Topics: The Checker history

The Checker on the Radio

Our president and co-founder, Dave Lefevre, is the featured expert on BiZ Radio Canada’s show, “Dangerous Workplaces.” Use this link to listen: ...
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, equipment safety

7 Tips for Making a Business Case for Safety

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Topics: safety management, workplace safety

The Checker Wins Readers Choice Award from OHS Canada

The results are in, and The Checker has won the “Inspection Checklists Books” category in the latest annual Readers Choice Awards held by OHS Canada.
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Topics: inspection checklists, checklist design

Review: "The Checklist Manifesto" Nails It

As a long-time proponent of the use of checklists in business, I was thrilled when I recently read The Checklist Manifesto by Dr. Atul Gawande, a surgeon, Harvard professor, and best-selling author....
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Topics: why inspect?, inspection checklists

Overlook the Dangers of Forklift Batteries at Your Own Peril

Battery-powered forklifts—ranging from small pallet forklifts to high-lift trucks—have become increasingly common as technology has advanced. Batteries now run longer, can be recharged more quickly,...
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Topics: why inspect?, vehicle safety, batteries, forklift safety

The Checker is a Winner!

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