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A workplace inspection program constitutes a proactive and cost-effective risk management tactic that should be embraced by a business or an organizational entity. When properly designed and executed, the program will expose deleterious situations in good time for remediation to be carried out before they get worse and cost the company more money to fix. The question is: What makes an inspection program effective? The answer to that question is what this article is about. Problem-solving experts often recommend the use of the simple five-question model in analyzing and proffering solutions to issues and problems. The model consists of the...

The Alberta Guide to OHS Employers is a 30-page document, published by the provincial government to provide information to employers on an important aspect of the province’s Occupational Health and Safety law. Here are key highlights from the guide: Who is an employer? You are an employer in Alberta if: You are self-employed. You employ or engage one or more workers, including workers from a temporary staffing agency. You are a designated employer representative. You are responsible for overseeing workers’ health and safety for your corporation or employer. The Alberta OHS laws apply to all employers and their worksites. There...

Communication climate refers to the emotional tone of a relationship between individuals or a group of individuals. It's the way people feel about each other and the way they communicate with one another. The communication setting could be at home with family members, interaction with colleagues at work, friends or relatives, at school, at work or any other social setup. Also, the medium of communication may range from social media, e-mail, and telephone to face-to-face interaction.  A positive communication climate is one where people feel safe, respected, and valued. A negative communication climate is the opposite, defined by defensiveness, strife and conflict. The...

Success is a journey, not a destination. It's a continuous process of learning, growing, and developing oneself to reach one's full potential. The road to success is not always straightforward, but having a set of core values can help guide you along the way. In this article, we'll explore five essential values that can help you achieve success in any endeavor you are involved in. • IntegrityIntegrity is about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It's about being honest, transparent, and trustworthy in all your actions and decisions. Having integrity means staying true to your beliefs...