When was the last time you looked at your Health and Safety Policy? Or do you even have one?
“health and safety” for Small Business
Your Responsibilities for Employee Road Safety : Road Safety At Work Week
Road Safety At Work Week is a time for BC workplaces to focus on improving road safety in their organizations. Each year, a different aspect of workplace driving is highlighted […]
The Hidden Costs of Bullying and Harassment
As a small or medium-sized business owner, it’s easier to focus on workplace health and safety hazards you can see (such as wet floors, broken ladders, or messy work spaces) […]
Day of Mourning: What it Means to Your Business
When unsafe working conditions are ignored or safe practices are minimized, people can get hurt, get sick, or tragically, they can die. Last year, 173 workers in British Columbia died. […]
7 Tips to Instantly Reduce the Stress on Your Body
We all need a bit of stress release. But when it comes to office ergonomics, few small business owners realize the power they have to reduce the stress on your body and improve productivity over time.
Exemplify Leadership by Modelling Good Behaviour
Leadership is vital in creating a culture that inspires workers to higher levels of health and safety. Seeing the boss do the right thing sets the tone and encourages others to follow. Model sloppy practices and unsafe behaviour as a leader and you will undoubtedly suffer the consequences.
Understanding WorkSafeBC Insurance
When starting a business there is always a long checklist of tasks to complete, and worker’s compensation insurance should be one of those tasks. Although it will mean another set of paperwork to complete, this short term pain will pay off dividends.