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Enjoy these free articles about common OH&S issues at work.

October 26, 2026

What Is Avetta and Why Is My Alberta Client Asking Me to Register?

Avetta is a supply chain risk management platform. Here is what your client's registration request means, what you upload, and how to get through it.

October 23, 2026

A $155,000 Creative Sentence in Fort McMurray and Eight Charges in Edmonton Put Equipment Procedures in Focus

A $155,000 creative sentence after a loader struck a worker, and eight OHS charges after a nitrogen cylinder failure killed a worker in Edmonton.

October 19, 2026

What's the Difference Between a Formal and a Field-Level Hazard Assessment?

Alberta's hazard assessment handbook separates formal hazard assessments from site-specific ones done at the worksite on the day. Here's what each does.

October 16, 2026

A Fort Hills Fatality, a $100,000 Injury Fine, and Coordination on Shared Work Sites

A worker's body has been recovered at Suncor's Fort Hills site as Alberta OHS investigates, and a $100,000 fine after a worker injury shows the stakes.

October 12, 2026

Does My Alberta Business Need a Joint Health and Safety Committee?

Alberta committees are mandatory only where a Ministerial Order requires one or at multi-employer work sites with 20 or more workers and 90 days or more

October 9, 2026

Two Workers Injured in a Fire at CNRL's Hussar Gas Plant: What Alberta Employers Should Review

A fire at CNRL's Hussar gas plant near Standard, Alberta injured two workers and forced a three-kilometre evacuation. What employers should review.

October 5, 2026

How Do I Get a WCB Clearance Letter in Alberta, and Why Is My Prime Contractor Asking for One?

A WCB clearance letter proves your account is in good standing. Here is how Alberta employers get one, what blocks it, and why prime contractors ask.

October 2, 2026

A New Report Faults Alberta Regulators Over the Cargill COVID-19 Outbreak — and Violence Claims Hit a 10-Year High

A report says Alberta regulators failed Cargill workers in 2020; WCB violence claims hit a 10-year high. What employers should take from both.

September 28, 2026

COR vs. SECOR: Which Does My Business Need?

In Alberta, SECOR is for employers with 10 or fewer workers and COR is for 11 or more. How to tell which applies to you, and what clients expect.

September 25, 2026

Lathe Entanglement Fine and Rocky View Blowout Charges Put Hazard Assessments Back in Focus

A lathe entanglement fine and charges after a Rocky View County well blowout show why guarding and hazard assessments matter for Alberta employers.

September 21, 2026

What Do Alberta's 2026 OH&S Code Changes Mean for My Business?

Alberta's 2026 OHS Code package is still under review. Here's what's on the table, what's final, and what construction and trades employers should do now.

September 11, 2026

Calgary Fall and Edmonton Asbestos Stop-Work Order Show Why Serious Injury Rates Stay Flat

A critical Calgary fall and an Edmonton asbestos stop-work order show why low injury rates can hide serious injury risk for Alberta contractors.

September 7, 2026

How Do I Pass a COR Audit? What the Auditor Actually Looks For

What COR auditors actually look for: documentation, worker interviews, site observation, and the common gaps that fail Alberta contractors.

September 4, 2026

Maintenance Work Under Scrutiny After Alberta Explosions and Icefield Rollover

Charges after a Cochrane rig fire and Red Deer bus depot blast, plus an Icefield rollover, show maintenance work needs hazard assessments and procedures.

August 31, 2026

What Is ISNetworld and Why Does My Grade Matter for Winning Bids?

ISNetworld is a contractor prequalification platform. Here's how your grade is set and why it decides which bids you win.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.