Corinne Beresford-Leeco
Jul 19, 2021

The Importance of Every Investigation

Learning from experience or experiential learning is the process of learning while doing, to not fear mistakes, but to value...

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Kristy Wakefield
Jul 15, 2021

Wildfire Prevention

Everyone's involvement ensures that wildfire does not needlessly threaten our environment. To accomplish this, individuals need to be aware of the dangers of wildfire to themselves and their community.

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Kristy Wakefield
Jul 14, 2021

Workplace Violence & Harassment

Harassment and violence are workplace hazards and can originate from anyone in the workplace and be directed at anyone. Domestic violence becomes a workplace hazard when it occurs or spills over into the workplace. It may put the targeted worker at risk and may pose a threat to co-workers.  It can be subtle or overt.  Abuse may be deliberate or unintended.  The test is whether a reasonable person knows, or ought to know, that the behaviour would be considered unwelcome or inappropriate by the recipient.  It may be a single event or may involve a continuing series of incidents.  It may involve the abuse of authority or station, or it may involve the workers and affiliated personnel.  Abuse can victimize both men and woman, and may be directed by or towards workers, clients, and members of the public.

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Kristy Wakefield
Jul 14, 2021

Gas Detection

Gas testing is done to ensure that are no dangerous gases are present before starting work that may create a...

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Kristy Wakefield
Jul 12, 2021

Working Alone

Working alone means that you are the only person on a site, or you are isolated from other workers on a site. If you become injured, trapped, or unconscious when working alone and not able to call for help, it may be some time before anyone finds out you are in trouble or where you are located. This delay in getting help or treatment can cause an injury to become more serious, even deadly.

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Kristy Wakefield
Jul 12, 2021

Traffic Control

Traffic control persons protect workers and the public by regulating traffic flow. If you’re working as a TCP, you can’t do other work or have additional duties.

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