By: Scott Cuthbert | CEO & Co-Founder
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 resource is something that can be used for making profits or benefits, whether that be a source, supply, or support. Resources are often natural sources of wealth or features to improve quality of life. Resources are essential elements of a business, including land, capital, material, machines,...
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...
Performing a risk assessment is the first step to understanding what kind of safety gloves you'll need.
Working in a confined space requires a lot of planning. Start with these seven considerations.
By: Chad Schmidt | Business Development Manager - Western Canada
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...
Hot work and cold work permits are work permits that authorize controlled work in nonstandard, potentially hazardous conditions. They consist of specific instructions regarding the nature of the job, time and place, and communicate information regarding safety procedures.Hot Work PermitsHot work...
Even if you have the most air-tight safety program, you can't guarantee that your equipment and machinery won't fail.It could happen for a number of reasons...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
If your company has been in operation for decades, it's likely that you have some legacy machinery somewhere on site.These machines are manufacturing equipment that...
By: Shawn Mantel
The vast majority of large organizations have a health and safety department. That can be something of a misnomer, however, since many of those departments focus...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Running a restaurant is no easy task. In addition to ensuring that the food tastes great and looks appetizing, you also have to manage food safety hazards - and one...
By: Violetta Njunina | Head of Sales
Cranes are indispensable for a number of different industries. But keeping everyone safe when you have something so large and powerful on your jobsite requires the...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Sign, sign - everywhere a sign.Signage is used on nearly every worksite as a way of capturing attention and alerting people to something important. But have you ever...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Safe Work Practices (SWP) and Safe Work Procedures, or Safe Job Procedures (SJP), are familiar concepts among health and safety professionals. They are part of a...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Once you've identified a hazard in your workplace, you'll need to implement controls to protect workers from it.If you can't eliminate it entirely or...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
When it comes to your workplace, what you don’t know could hurt you. This is a complex network of various stakeholders, and you need complete visibility into all...
By: Safeopedia Staff
Anyone working in hot environments is at risk of developing a series of heat-related illnesses.Indoor work conditions are more predictable and not likely to change...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Open flames, sparks, and high heat may be some of the most visible hazards in the welding process, but welding also comes with respiratory hazards that need to be taken...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Nearly every workplace stocks and makes use of chemicals, from the cleaning solutions kept under the washroom sink to the products used in industrial processes.What...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
“Many communicate, but few connect” - John MaxwellKindness is not only a prerequisite for safety - it's at the core of it.Psychological safety must be...
By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
Being a strong safety leader requires more than just demonstrating actions that are aligned with the value of safety. It also requires working with employees across...
By: Safeopedia Staff
The EHS Congress is an annual, two-day powerhouse event bringing together senior health and safety executives from across Europe. This year's Congress will be held...
By: Aron Tozser
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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.