Construction is an ever-expanding industry, but with its growth comes many risks and hazards that workers and employers must be aware of. In Alberta, Canada, the construction sector is no exception. Below we will take a closer look at some of major risks in the construction sector followed by a few training tips. Please note […]
What Is Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)? The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta is a critical piece of legislation that governs how private sector entities in the province collect, use, and disclose personal information. If you own a business, work for a non-profit, or manage personal information, you must grasp PIPA and how […]
Implement and manage company training without the monthly per-user fees. For every company, safety training is critical tool for informing employees about workplace hazards and controls. Often a distributed workforce or fast-paced workplace environment can make training management a major challenge. Get Started Today Reduce the administrative work and cost of training your team. With […]
Digital eye strain, known as Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, has been experienced by millions around the world in wake of the pandemic. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic loosening its iron grip on the world, its effect on everyday life remains ever-present. Not only has the way we look at sickness changed, but also the way […]
Training Record Management software comes in many shapes and sizes. Some have integrated eLearning systems while others take this further with competency assessments. There are systems that are purpose-built for each company and others that can help many industries. Whichever your needs, it is important you understand all the potential solutions available in order to […]
In order to maintain a positive culture of safety in the workplace, it’s important to keep safety front-of-mind every day. Daily tailgate meetings are common in industrial & construction environments to prioritize safety and spark discussion around a variety of topics. For anyone facilitating these meetings, it can be challenging to find new & interesting […]
Employee Orientation is an initial process that provides easy access to basic information, programs and services, gives clarification and allows new employees to take an active role in their organization. While classroom sessions can be effective, online training offers a variety of benefits for employers and employees alike. Using an in-person orientation program to help […]
A strong safety culture starts with good leadership and all levels of management to be bought into creating and sustaining a positive safety culture. The more workers that are involved in the company’s safety culture, the more effective all safety initiatives will be. Strong safety cultures tend to see low injury rates, less workers’ compensation […]
Corporate training (often referred to as Workplace Learning), helps employees learn new skills and knowledge to hone professional growth and development. LinkedIn conducted a survey where 94% of the employees expressed their desire to work for a company that invested in corporate learning and development programs. New data from NovoEd shows the impact of remote work on learning and development […]
Ground disturbance involves many different activities and may be performed for a variety of reasons. Common examples include: New home construction or exterior yard renovations (fence-building etc) Installing new underground utilities performing maintenance and repairs on existing buried facilities This work may take place on private land, on public land by utility companies, or on […]
