A leave of absence (LOA) is time off from work that has been authorized by the employer. During this period the employee is not undertaking their job tasks but retains their status as an employee. They may or may not continue to receive paychecks and employee benefits depending on the employer'...
A rural area is an area of land outside the densely populated urban areas in a town or city. Rural areas are traditionally areas not included in the urban definition, and are usually large, open areas with few houses and few people, as opposed to urban areas which have larger populations.
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a branch of public health aimed at improving workplace health and safety standards. It studies injury and illness trends in the worker population and offers suggestions for mitigating the risks and hazards they encounter on the job.Every occupation has health...
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Falls can be deadly at heights as low as six feet.There is a saying in the safety world: "It's not the fall that kills you; it's the sudden stop at the end of it." The fall's impact on the body and the worker's collision with the point of impact are usually what causes a...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Both HAZID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used in workplace settings. They are, however, separated procedures with distinct purposes:HAZOP (Hazard and Operabiltiy Study) is used to identify abnormalities in the work environment and pinpoint their root causesHAZID (Hazard Identification) is a...
Working in hot environments presents its challenges, one of which heat exhaustion and heat stroke. According to OSHA, heat stroke was the likely cause of 18 workplace fatalities in 2018 and 13 in 2017. For this reason, heat stress and heat stroke should be assessed and controlled in the same...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, the workplace safety profession's current growth rate is around 7%. With each passing...
By: Pete Nemmers, CSM | Director of Training Development
Chemical substances are common in practically every workplace. Managing them can be complex, since they come in endless varieties. You've got those that clean, those...
By: Daniel Clark
Join in the discussion as Amandeep Beesla of SALUS and Tamara Parris "Stepping It Up" in this conversation with Jag Nagra and Javier Vargas to open a candid...
By: Tamara Parris
Join us for a collaborative session on Meet the Author with Andrew Blain as we discuss "Remote Agile Framework", a framework for remote and hybrid enterprises...
By: Tamara Parris
In 2021, three workers in the Bahamas entered a metal storage tank to perform a routine cleaning task. The first to enter the space was quickly overcome by the hazardous...
By: Daniel Clark
Social media is a powerful tool, but few organizations are taking full advantage of it. While it's often used for branding, marketing, and to build better...
By: Daniel Clark
Not many organizations can complete their work by relying solely on their own employees. Short timelines, the scope of work, the specialized nature of client needs, and...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Join us for a collaborative session on the this episode of Meet the Author with Dr. Ian Snape of Frontline Mind discussing Resilience in "Design: How to Survive and...
By: Tamara Parris
When your company undertakes a new project, management will be aiming for two major goals: avoiding delays and reducing costs.Creating a safe worksite is one of the most...
By: Dylan Hipple | Senior Implementation Consultant at HammerTech
It's an unfortunate truth that organizations and industries overlook safety risks. Despite our best efforts, some hazards remain unidentified and uncontrolled.For...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
As I walked through the ACME Widget Factory (not its real name), I was impressed by the safety program they had in place. There were systems for reporting safety...
By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
Paperwork. Spreadsheets. Document-based forms.These have been the industry standard for assessing safety and mitigating risk for the past 50 years. Manufacturing plants...
By: Jim Petrusich | Senior Consultant for GoArc
There is genius in simplicity. The safety performance cycle is simple to understand and yet it’s the most powerful concept I know for building an effective and...
By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
Join our last discussion in a series of four where hosts Tamara Parris and Amandeep Beesla have candid conversations with industry guests about what it really means to...
By: Tamara Parris
Very few companies can carry out their work independently. External organizations, third parties, and all manner of specialized contractors allow even relatively small...
By: James Alexander | Construction Safety Director
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Bryan McWhorter is a safety professional with eight years of experience in driving and teaching safety. Bryan gained his knowledge and experience as the safety officer and Senior Trainer for Philips Lighting. Philips is a strong health and well-being company that promotes a safety first culture.
Karoly has worked at a senior level (both as an employee and a contractor) for organizations in the construction and manufacturing industries. He has a passion for developing and improving health and safety programs.
Daniel Clark is the founder and President of Clark Health and Safety Ltd., providing safety and quality consultation across various industries in Calgary, Alberta. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree, certification in health and safety, certificates in both CAD design and CNC, auditing certifications and the designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Being raised and practicing in Calgary, the heart of Canada’s energy industry, most of Daniel’s career has been energy related. He has performed safety and quality roles from field supervision to office-based administration and management. Daniel’s consulting business has worked with organizations offering engineering services, restoration, pipeline, environmental, manufacturing and food service.