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What Is a Toolbox Talk and Why Is It Important?

Toolbox talks are brief, informal meetings that discuss specific safety topics or issues within a workplace. They are typically held regularly, often before the start of a work shift, and involve a...
1 min read

Topics: safety management

10 Ways Inspection Software Can Make Supervisor Lives Easier

When it comes to inspections, efficiency means making better decisions which is good for supervisors. Here are 10 more ways inspection software can make supervisors' lives easier so they focus more...
1 min read

Topics: safety management, inspection best practices

5 Reasons Your Team Doesn’t Like Doing Inspections: How Inspection Software Can Help

Conducting inspections is a crucial part of ensuring workplace safety and compliance. However, teams may face challenges or exhibit reluctance when it comes to performing inspections. To address...
2 min read

Topics: safety management, inspection management, inspection best practices

Why Track Incidents, Near-Misses, and Accidents?

On the surface, the terms incidents, near-misses, and accidents can seem synonymous and therefore, interchangeable. However, it’s important to know that these terms are different, and using the right...
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety

The 7 Most Important Factors for Maintaining a Safe Workplace

All employees, regardless of industry, deserve a safe and healthy workplace environment. And it is the employer’s responsibility to not only provide that but also the training and resources they need...
2 min read

Topics: safety management, equipment safety

Inspections Can Reduce and Prevent Slips and Falls

According to the US Department of Labor, slips, trips, and falls make up the majority of general industry accidents, accounting for 15% of all accidental deaths per year – making it the...
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, fall protrecion

Inspecting First Aid Kits

To comply with federal and provincial regulations, worksites must have equipment and supplies to provide first aid care in the event of an injury or illness. However, it’s not enough to have a first...
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Topics: safety management, safety audits

The Importance of Testing Exit Signs & Emergency Light

Testing and maintenance of emergency lighting and exit signs are essential for workplace safety. Maintaining these units can be crucial for helping your personnel safely navigate to other work areas...
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, inspection management

Safety Made Easy - Walk Throughs and Observation Reporting

A safety walk through is a vital component of every safety program. They allow managers and supervisors to evaluate the program, identify any deficiencies, and determine actions and areas that need...
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, inspection management, safety audits

10 Questions You Want To Answer In Your Health & Safety Committee Meetings

Health and safety committees in the workplace consist of worker and management members. Specific legislation defines how each member of the committee is selected. Labor laws in Canada state that the...
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Topics: safety management, workplace safety, inspection management

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