Find clear answers to common questions about our safety consulting, training, COR support, and OH&S program development services.
What topics do your workplace safety articles cover?
Our workplace safety articles cover practical occupational health and safety topics that employers, supervisors, and safety coordinators deal with in real workplaces. This may include safety program development, hazard assessment, inspections, incident investigation, COR and SECOR preparation, WHMIS, TDG, emergency response, safety training, contractor safety, supervisor responsibilities, and safety culture.
The articles are written to help employers understand common safety issues, identify gaps, and take practical steps to improve compliance and day-to-day safety performance.
Are the blog articles written for employers?
Yes. The articles are written primarily for employers, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, and business owners who need clear and practical safety information.
The goal is to explain workplace safety topics in a way that supports better decision-making, stronger documentation, improved supervisor follow-through, and more effective safety program implementation.
Can these articles help with COR or SECOR preparation?
Yes. Many of the articles can help employers better understand the systems, records, and workplace practices that support COR or SECOR preparation.
Topics such as hazard assessments, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, training records, supervisor involvement, and documentation control are all important parts of audit readiness. However, COR and SECOR preparation also requires evidence that the safety program is being used in the workplace, not just written into a manual.
Do your articles apply to Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan?
Yes. Many of our safety articles are useful for employers operating in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The general safety principles often apply across provinces, especially when dealing with hazard identification, training, inspections, incident reporting, documentation, and supervisor responsibilities.
However, each province has its own occupational health and safety legislation and enforcement expectations. Employers should always confirm that their safety program, procedures, and training align with the province where the work is being performed.
Do you publish new safety articles regularly?
Yes. Calgary Safety Consultants publishes new workplace safety articles on a regular basis to help employers stay informed and improve their safety systems over time.
New articles may address common compliance issues, audit preparation, training needs, seasonal hazards, safety leadership, documentation gaps, and practical steps employers can take to reduce risk and strengthen their internal safety program.
Can Calgary Safety Consultants help us apply the information?
Yes. Calgary Safety Consultants can help employers apply the information from these articles to their own workplace, safety program, industry, and provincial requirements.
This may include reviewing current documents, identifying gaps, developing procedures, supporting COR or SECOR preparation, improving training records, coaching supervisors, or helping employers turn general safety information into practical workplace action.
Where should we start if we are unsure what our safety program needs?
If you are unsure what your safety program needs, the best starting point is to review your current safety documents, training records, inspections, incident reports, hazard assessments, and corrective action tracking.
From there, Calgary Safety Consultants can help identify what is missing, what needs to be updated, and what should be prioritized first. This gives employers a clear path forward instead of trying to fix everything at once.