Jennifer Anderson
Articles by Jennifer Anderson
Certificate of Recognition (COR): Business Value of COR
Being COR certified has many benefits. Find out the value of COR and what the certificate can bring to your business.
ISO 45001 - Meet the New Kid on the Block: An Introduction to the ISO Health and Safety Standard
Not familiar with ISO 45001? Learn what it is and what it means for your health and safety program.
Safe Driving Week Canada
December 1-7 is National Safe Driving Week in Canada. Learn what safe driving habits are necessary for a safe ride during the winter season.
Home Fire Safety Week
Household fires kill and injure Canadians every day. Learn how you can prevent fires in the home, and some of the safety initiatives...
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Learn more about diabetes and how you can help spread the word about prevention.
National Seniors Safety Week
November 6-12 is National Seniors Safety Week in Canada. Learn how to help your loved ones, and the common safety concerns for this...
Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is cyber security awareness month. Learn why cyber security is a growing concern, and how you can protect yourself online.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Learn what this means, and how you can get involved.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Drunk driving is one hundred percent preventable, yet continues to be prevalent on the roads across North America. Learn what initiatives...
Fire Prevention Week
Each year the National Fire Protection Association celebrates Fire Safety Week. Here's a recap of events and how fire safety awareness is...
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: September
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Learn what substances are most abused in the construction industry, and...
Proper Ventilation to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is a growing concern for office staff. Learn about ventilation techniques and how proper ventilation can improve air...
Immunization Awareness in the Workplace
Keeping yourself safe at work includes safe-guarding your health and overall well-being. Learn why you should keep your immunizations up to...
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans
It’s a myth that your little corner of the world is immune to disasters—natural or manmade. California is not the only state that suffers...
UV Risk in the Workplace
July is National UV Safety Month. Find out how you can protect yourself and your employees from harmful UV radiation.
Preventing Falls From Roofs
Falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry. Learn how to protect your employees from falls from roofs.
Transient Workers vs Temporary Workers: Know Your Training Obligations
Transient workers and temporary workers fall into different categories with different legislation protecting the interests of each type of...
Q&A by Jennifer Anderson
What is the difference between air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions?
Air pollution is the release into the atmosphere of various gases, solids, or liquid aerosols that exceed the capacity of the environment...
What is the difference between pollutants and contaminants?
Pollutants are introduced through direct or indirect human intervention of substances into the environment. These pollutants result in harm...
What is the difference between a safety officer and a safety engineer?
The responsibility of a safety officer is to ensure that safety procedures and processes are carried out by the workforce in a way that...
What is the difference between an acute hazard and a chronic hazard?
Chronic and acute hazards can be compared to acute and chronic illnesses. A hazard is acute when it's extremely severe, short-term, and...
When it comes to safety in the workplace, what is the difference between code of practice and legislation?
Legislation refers to laws that have been enacted and must be followed. Employers and employees who fail to follow the legislation can be...
What is the life expectancy of fall protection equipment?
Since it often gets used every day, fall protection like harnesses, lanyards, and connecting devices will gradually wear even if they are...
What are the height requirements for fall protection?
Among the most common causes of injuries in the workplace, falls result in both accidents and injuries. It is the responsibility of each...
What is the difference between impact resistance and reactance?
Impact resistance relates to direct current (DC), whereas impact reactance is a concept that applies to alternating current (AC). Impact...
What is the difference between H2S Alive and H2S Awareness?
The Enform H2S Alive course is recognized by every company in the upstream oil and gas industry. It is an eight-hour course which includes...
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