August 24, 2026
What Does a Workplace Injury Actually Cost an Alberta Employer?
WCB premiums are only part of the story. Lost-time days, experience rating, and indirect costs hit Alberta employers hard—here's how to control them.
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August 21, 2026
Frac Pond Drowning Death Brings $312,500 Alberta OHS Penalty
Birchcliff Energy pleaded guilty after a worker drowned collecting samples at a frac pond. The $312,500 penalty holds practical lessons for water hazards.
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August 17, 2026
How Much Does a Safety Consultant Cost in Alberta?
No fixed price exists. Learn how Alberta safety consultants charge—hourly, project, or retainer—what drives fees, and how to get a scoped quote.
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August 10, 2026
How Do I Get a COR Certificate in Alberta? Step-by-Step
Step-by-step guide to getting an Alberta COR certificate: choose a partner, build a safety program, pass the audit.
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August 3, 2026
My Injured Worker Isn't Getting Better. How Do I Get the Claim Back on Track?
When an injured worker's recovery stalls, use modified duties, direct case-manager contact and WCB resources to get the claim moving again.
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July 25, 2026
Moving Machine Parts Lead to $100K Fine for Alberta Oilfield Company
Par Energy Services ordered to pay $100,000 after a worker was seriously injured by unguarded moving gears in a power tong. Learn how to protect your crew.
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July 20, 2026
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code: An Employer's Guide
What the Alberta OHS Code requires, which Parts matter most for construction and trades, and how to get the Code interpreted for your own work site.
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July 17, 2026
How Can I Lower My WCB Premiums?
Verifiable steps for Alberta construction and trades employers to cut WCB premiums: fewer claims, better claim management, and WCB incentive programs.
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July 17, 2026
Alberta Employers Hit with Nearly $700K in Penalties After Two Worker Fatalities
Two Alberta companies were fined heavily after workers were killed. What the employers failed to do, and how to prevent the same outcome.
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July 11, 2026
How Do I Comply with Fall Protection Standards for My Roofing or Siding Crew?
Plain-language fall protection steps for Alberta roofing and siding employers: the 3-metre rule, written plans, equipment, training, and rescue.
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July 10, 2026
OHS Charges Laid After Worker Injury in Rocky View County
OHS charges laid after a worker injury in Rocky View County. A reminder for Alberta employers to review incident reporting and hazard controls.
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July 4, 2026
Two Alberta workplace injuries result in stiff fines: what employers can learn
Recent fines totalling over $280k after workplace injuries in Alberta. A practical look at what went wrong and how to avoid similar penalties.
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June 26, 2026
Fall Fatality Charges and a $144,000 Fine Remind Employers: Prevention Pays
Two Alberta OHS cases this week show the severe consequences of fall protection failures. Learn the key steps to protect your workers and your business.
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February 25, 2023
A Guide to Coaching and Collaboration in Safety
A five-step framework for coaching, collaborative safety conversations that build commitment instead of mere compliance.
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February 18, 2023
See the Safety Risks Others Miss
How to train your brain's reticular activating system (RAS) to spot workplace hazards others miss — a three-step approach to sharper risk awareness.
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