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  Drug Testing

  Fitness-to-Work & The Future of Drug Testing

  Clearly, how employers establish a drug-free workplace is in a state of flux. For example, in a 2022 survey of drug testing providers conducted by the Current Consulting...

  By: Workplace Testing Staff

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  Health and Safety

  What Employers Can Expect From An OSHA Investigation

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has jurisdiction over approximately 7 million worksites in the United States. In 2020, OSHA conducted 21,674...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Driver Safety

  7 Warning Signs You Need New Tires

  According to the Safety Council of Canada, tires are the most critical safety component on a vehicle, and they impact traction, handling, steering, stability and braking...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  7 Hacks To Stay Cool & Sleep Well During Hot Summer Nights

  Heatwaves are making the news throughout Canada and making it harder for Canadians to get a good night’s sleep, especially in areas that are not used to such high...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  Tips on Buying The Right Safety Harness

  Falls are a severe issue in Canadian workplaces, costing serious harm to Canadian workers and tremendous costs to their employers. Over 42,000 workers are injured every...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Driver Safety

  11 Safety Tips For Towing A Trailer

  As summer ends, more Canadians will hit the road with trailers in tow. That means more danger and the potential for more accidents. Whether you're towing a camper or...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Cannabis Metabolites: What You Need To Know

  In recent years, cannabis consumption has become legalized in more and more places. The rapidly changing laws and regulations makes cannabis consumption an incredibly...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Health and Safety

  4 Benefits of DEI In the Workplace

  Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the workplace are of critical importance, now more than ever. Companies are donating money to diversity and equity...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Driver Safety

  Standstill Accidents: What They Are, And How To Avoid Them

  Rear-end collisions are among the most common vehicle accidents on Canadian roadways annually, causing almost 8,500 injuries and deaths. Many of these rear-end...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  Unconscious Bias: What It Is, And Why You Need To Be Aware Of It

  There are reasons why people are often drawn to others who are most like them, and most of the time, we give it little thought. However, this unconscious bias can be a...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  4 Benefits of Safety Consulting

  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the course of workplace safety for organizations in a multitude of ways. Even though many companies are launching return to work plans,...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Health and Safety

  5 Skills That Make A Strong Safety Leader

  The critical importance of fostering a robust safety culture has received a lot of attention lately. While this is a vital aspect of promoting safety in the workplace,...

  By: Jennifer Crump