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Alberta Emergency Response Plan: What OHS Code Part 7 Requires
What an emergency response plan in Alberta must include under OHS Code Part 7, when 911 is not enough, and a one-page ERP checklist for your sites.
Violence and Harassment Prevention Plans in Alberta: Part 27
Is your violence and harassment prevention plan in Alberta up to date with the 2024 Part 27 changes? What it must contain, reviews, investigations, training.
Carbon Monoxide Testing on Construction Sites: An $85K Lesson
Two contractors were fined $85,000 after a CO exposure in a Toronto parkade. Learn where carbon monoxide testing must happen when gas equipment runs indoors.
Fractional Safety Manager in Alberta: When It Beats a Hire
Is a fractional safety manager right for your Alberta company? Compare it with a full-time hire, see what it covers month to month and how to judge fit.
Incident Investigation in Alberta OHS: Section 33 Explained
Incident investigation in Alberta OHS, explained: what section 33 says you must report, who reports it, what your report needs and how to close the loop.
Competent Worker Rules in Alberta OHS: Training Records Guide
What makes a competent worker under Alberta OHS law, how to build a training matrix by position, and the training records a COR auditor expects to see.
How to Get COR in Alberta: Step-by-Step Guide for Employers
How to get COR in Alberta: pick a Certifying Partner, build your safety system, pass the 80/50 audit and qualify for PIR refunds up to 20%. Step by step.
Canadian OHS Updates: September 2026 Digest for Employers
Canadian OHS updates, September 2026: 100 new federal safety officers, B.C.'s paused psych safety rules and a $216K Alberta lathe case. What to do now.
Field Level Hazard Assessments in Alberta: OHS Code Part 2
Field level hazard assessments in Alberta: what OHS Code Part 2 requires, formal vs FLHA, when to redo one, and the FLHA mistakes auditors keep finding.
Why Your Safety Program is Failing (and How AI is Actually Fixing the Blame Culture)
Traditional safety investigations fail because they focus on blaming workers rather than fixing broken systems. By pairing AI efficiency with human judgment, forward-thinking organizations are dismantling blame culture and transforming safety from a paperwork exercise into a true systemic cure.
CSA-Certified Respirators and Updated JHSC Training: What Changes July 1 in Ontario
Ontario is formally recognizing CSA Group certified respirators and updating its JHSC Certification Training Program on July 1, 2026, following January's new AED rules for larger construction projects. Here is a plain-language compliance checklist for employers and safety managers.
Inside TruStar Connect's AI Root Cause Analysis: Why It Leaves Legacy RCA Tools Behind
TruStar Connect's AI-powered Root Cause Analysis turns incident data into clear, defensible findings in minutes, not days. Here is how it works, why it outperforms legacy RCA tools, and how Canadian safety teams can try it free for 14 days.
Fatigue and the Summer Production Push: How Leaders Can Protect Workers When the Days Get Long
Summer's long daylight hours and production pressure are a proven recipe for fatigue-driven incidents. Here is how safety leaders can adjust scheduling, workload monitoring, and hazard reporting habits to protect crews during peak season.
Canadian OHS Updates – March 2026: Key Regulatory Changes Across All Jurisdictions
A comprehensive breakdown of March 2026 Canadian OHS changes: federal and provincial updates, enforcement trends, and the key responsibilities employers need to act on now.
Work at Heights Safety in Canada: A 2026 Guide to Fall Protection and Dropped Object Prevention
Falls and dropped objects remain top fatal hazards in Canadian construction. A practical 2026 guide to fall protection requirements and a jobsite-ready dropped object prevention program.
Preventing Struck-By Incidents in Canadian Construction: A 2026 National Strategy for Employers
Struck-by incidents remain one of the leading causes of construction fatalities in Canada. A 2026 strategy covering engineering controls, traffic management, leadership accountability, and COR impact.
Monthly Canadian OHS Update: January 2026 (Federal + All Provinces and Territories)
A cross-Canada roundup of notable OHS regulatory and policy updates from January 2026, plus practical action items for employers in every jurisdiction.
Learning From Tragedy: Safety Lessons From Recent Construction Fatalities Near Fort McMurray
Recent construction fatalities near Fort McMurray highlight critical lessons for Alberta worksites: material handling, ground conditions, exclusion zones, and contractor safety.
Driving Safety, Airbags & Wildlife Collisions: A Personal Reminder for Every Canadian Road User
A real Canadian wildlife collision, and what it taught us about airbag injuries, the signs of shock, and the critical steps to take in the minutes after a serious crash.
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO): The Complete Guide to Building a Compliant Policy, Procedure, and Culture from Scratch
LOTO is the proven method for controlling hazardous energy. A complete guide to building a compliant program from scratch: policy, equipment procedures, training, group lockout, audits, and culture.
World Mental Health Day: Building Safer Workplaces Through Mental Health Awareness
Psychological safety is essential for strong, productive teams and for preventing incidents. Why mental health awareness matters at work, and how Mental Health First Aid training helps.
Partnering for a Safer Future: TruStar Safety's Commitment to Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Inclusion
True workplace safety extends beyond regulations and equipment. Our commitment to Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous inclusion, and our support for the Native Counselling Services of Alberta.
Choosing the Right Protection: A Deep Dive into Hard Hat Classes and Types
Impact versus electrical protection, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2, and the rise of Type 2 hard hats in Canada. How to choose the right head protection for your workers.
Workplace Mental Health & Well-being: The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace and How to Support Employees
A mentally healthy workforce is a strategic advantage. How to recognize workplace stress, manage it at the individual and organizational level, and build a mentally healthy workplace.
Understanding Incident Tracking Metrics: A Deep Dive Into TRIF, LTIR, and DART
What TRIF, LTIR, and DART actually measure, how each is calculated, and why many safety professionals now consider DART the more honest picture of overall safety performance.
The Indispensable Shield: Why Every Canadian Business Needs a Formal Safety Program
A formal safety program is more than a regulatory burden. It protects your people and your bottom line, and it is direct evidence of due diligence. The benefits and the OHS requirements.
WorkSafeBC Proposes Key OHS Regulation Updates: What BC Employers Need to Know
WorkSafeBC proposed amendments to the OHS Regulation covering combustible dust, safety headgear, and respiratory protection. What BC employers should review and prepare.
Fatigue on Canadian Job Sites: A Hidden Hazard That Demands Attention
Fatigue is a safety hazard that impacts alertness, decision-making, and reaction times. Why it matters on Canadian job sites, the time-change spike, and how employers can manage it.
Small Business, Big Safety: Essential HSE Tips for Growing Companies
Small businesses can thrive with smart safety strategies. How HSE compliance boosts resilience, reputation, and profitability, and where growing companies should start.
The Hidden Costs of Workplace Incidents: Why Investing in Safety Pays Off
The immediate cost of a workplace incident is only the tip of the iceberg. The direct, hidden, reputational, and human costs, and why a strong HSE program is a strategic investment.
Major Updates to Alberta's OHS Code: Ensuring Your Business is Compliant
Alberta's updated OHS Code brought new rules for violence and harassment prevention, high-risk retail safety, and blasting and oil, gas, and geothermal operations. What employers must have in place.
Building Your Blueprint: Key Components of an Effective Emergency Response Plan
Is your construction site truly prepared for emergencies? The essential components of a robust Emergency Response Plan, from hazard assessment to drills and review.
User Notice: MSA V-EDGE Web PFLs
MSA issued a user notice for V-EDGE Web Personal Fall Limiters manufactured between May 2018 and January 2025. What users need to inspect before their next use.