Employees within organizations often juggle many competing responsibilities. Their duties may include their primary job functions, committee participation, mentoring or grooming other employees, and more. This extensive list can be demanding on their time, and as a result, employees may sometimes forget that one of their key responsibilities under health and safety legislation is to report workplace health and safety hazards. Fortunately, the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Many employers believe that meeting only the minimum legal requirements is enough to maintain a sustainable health and safety program. Organizations that apply minimal effort to compliance often extend that same mindset to their safety committees. As a result, these committees may become misguided, unclear about their performance expectations, and lacking basic collaboration skills. When committees are understaffed and lack foundational knowledge of how to operate, their effe

Before 2019, the acronym PPE  was not widely known or commonly understood outside of safety related professions. However, the world changed after 2022. What caused this major shift in awareness, and how did so many people come to adopt the same understanding of PPE? You likely guessed that PPE refers to personal protective equipment . Although the term first gained traction in the mid to late twentieth century, it wasn’t until 2019 when the world faced the COVID‑19 pandemic

The history of women in the workforce has often been marked by ridicule, criticism, and systemic barriers. For generations, society reinforced the belief that men were the primary breadwinners while women were expected to remain homemakers. Although much has changed since the 1920s and women now play a far greater role in today’s work environment, a noticeable gap in women’s representation across many professions persists. Statistics continue to show that women make up a sign

A strong health and safety culture does not develop overnight, it requires sustained time, effort, and focus. Organizations that thrive and remain resilient in today’s economy are those that prioritize the human element of their operations. Establishing a sustainable health and safety culture begins with a clear understanding of the principles that support it. The five components outlined below are essential for building a solid foundation that enables long term cultural resi

“Let’s hire a health and safety consultants to do the work.”  It is a phrase often used in the workplace for many different reasons.  Some organizations trust the work of private consultants and others turn to them when they are unable to find the appropriate candidates in the marketplace.  Today, a significant portion of health and safety knowledge is leaving the workforce as Baby Boomers continue to retire. This shift has created a substantial gap in the field, leading to n