Back Pain at work

by | Mar 26, 2013 | safety

…or anywhere else! Back pain has been identified as the most common cause of activity limitation in adults under 45 years of age, and is second only to arthritis among people between 45 and 65 years of age. Back Pain – Causes Yes, we’re talking...

How To Treat A Yellow Jacket Sting

by | Mar 22, 2013 | News

Spring is here, and that means the bugs will be back! Today’s guest post deals with yellow jackets: The yellow jackets are known predatory insects that can deliver a sting when they feel threatened and agitated. They are probably one of the most notorious...

Distracted Driving

by | Mar 20, 2013 | safety

Seems there were a lot of messages in my mail-box about driving safely this week! So far this week, we talked about employer responsibilities for employees driving; then we talked about the emotional impact of accidents while driving. Today we see distracted driving...

Employers and Safe Driving in BC

by | Mar 19, 2013 | safety

Each year in BC, 24 workers are killed on average as a result of motor vehicle incidents (MVIs), the leading cause of traumatic work-related deaths. Employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of workers when they drive for work. (If you are not sure of your...