February 10th, 2020
How do I protect myself from the 2019 Coronavirus?
The 2019- Coronavirus was identified in December 2019 originating in Wuhan, China. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
April 5th, 2019
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships
In sports, the most successful team franchises are those with shared goals for success, and with good communication between all parties driving the process. The same can be said for health and safety in the workplace.
July 5th, 2018
Ergonomics is Everyone’s Concern
When most people hear the word ergonomics, they often think of office environment and equipment, but ergonomics is much more than chairs, computers and keyboards with wrist pads. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker, and carries an important role in worker safety and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) prevention.
May 9th, 2018
7 Reasons Why We Love Nurses
National Nursing Week is May 7-13, 2018. In recognition of this important occasion, we wanted to share a list of the top reasons we appreciate the nursing profession and all those motivated individuals that dedicate their careers to the care of others! 1. Nurses are pretty darn smart. It…
May 2nd, 2018
What Are You Doing to Address Counterproductive Behaviours?
In 2017, the Government of Canada surveyed Canadians to determine the prevalence of harassment in the workplace. According to the results, 50% of respondents experienced harassment from an individual with authority over them and 44% experienced harassment from a co-worker. Incivility, harassment, bullying and violence are known as counterproductive…
