Above Board Safety Solutions

03/16/2022

We've been busy working with to safely expose a bit of a mishmash of buried utilities on a water main repair this week, with the help of our friends at AllStar Hydrovacing.

09/15/2021

We get it, shop space is usually limited and over time things just blend together and it seems easier to just step over them than having to stop and move them. The problem with that is, as materials start to spill into walkways they not only increase the risk of a trip or fall, they block the ability of someone to get out safely should there be an emergency. And that is a liability you definitely don't want on your hands.

The benefits of regular shop inspections performed by a outside safety consultant is that it gives a fresh set of eyes to see where these risks are starting to happen. This minor housekeeping took 5 minutes to tidy up during a recent inspection and potentially saved this company from the ramifications of an injured worker, or worse.

If you need help creating or maintaining your safety program, we'd love to help!

www.aboveboardsafety.ca

09/10/2021

Had a great day today touring through Southern Alberta with the very best Junior Safety Assistant a girl could ask for. Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend!

If you need help starting or maintaining your safety program, we'd love to help!

www.aboveboardsafety.ca

08/26/2021

In Canada, more than 42,000 workers are injured annually due to falls, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Statistics show the majority (66%) are due to slips and trips on the same level and that this number represents about 18% of the time-loss injuries that were accepted by workers' compensation boards or commissions across Canada

Good housekeeping is the first and the most important (fundamental) level of preventing falls due to slips and trips. Without good housekeeping practices, any other preventive measures will never be fully effective.

-CCOHS

During a recent shop inspection we discovered this less than tidy work area with all of the tripping hazards that come with it, we also had it ship-shape in no time. We’d love to help you ensure your employees and visitors are always as safe as possible, send us a message today!

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08/20/2021

We've all seen this one and here's the thing, in some cases it's accurate! Sometimes we don't know how to do your job and we're not supposed to. Our job is to lean on the subject matter experts, which is you and your employees, to explain to us the step by step process required to do the job and from there we can identify the hazards, interpret the legislation and guide you on how to safety and legally navigate around them.

Whether starting from scratch or needing help to maintain your current safety program, we'd love to help!
www.aboveboardsafety.ca

08/19/2021

We know that safety has to always be in the forefront, it also needs to be first, literally. Right from the planning and bidding process your safety program should be number one because in today's competitive market, having a poor safety program can mean the difference between winning the contract or losing the deal.

We have the knowledge and the tools to ensure you're set up for success. Send us a message, we'd love to help!

08/13/2021

Be sure to check on your neighbours and friends who may be at high risk and take extra care of your pets. Wishing everyone a safe and very hot weekend!

08/11/2021

A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers from injury and illness, it can also lower injury/illness costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee morale. In other words, safety is good for business.

Now, let's talk bottom line for your business, you can save $4-$6 for every dollar spent on a health and safety program!

Workplaces with successful health and safety management systems reduce injury and illness costs 20-40% by lowering WCB and insurance premiums, decreasing "hidden" costs of workplace incidents, helping to avoid penalties and fines, preparing for entry into safety incentive programs such as the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, reducing the rate and duration of injuries and helping to retain staff.

Give us a shout, we'd love to help!
www.aboveboardsafety.ca

Above Board Safety Solutions, provides a comprehensive safety consulting & certification service for workplaces in Central and Southern Alberta. Call us now.

08/10/2021

Regular site inspections are one of the most effective ways for us to help make your worksites safe for everyone. Having an extra set of eyes looking for things that may be missed can save you time, money and help you avoid having a potentially serious incident on your hands.

We recently discovered this cracked guard during an inspection and the resident welder was able to repair it and have it back in rotation in no time. Easy peasy.

If you would like help establishing or maintaining your safety program, we'd love to help! www.aboveboardsafety.ca

Above Board Safety Solutions, provides a comprehensive safety consulting & certification service for workplaces in Central and Southern Alberta. Call us now.

04/28/2021

Sadly, 150 workers lost their lives on the job in Alberta in 2020. Today we reflect on those lost souls and send healing light to their loved ones.

04/23/2021

No matter how much we love our jobs, the weekend is always a great time to hit pause and refresh! Wishing everyone a fantastic Friday-Sunday, sorry-not-sorry Monday-Thursday😉.