October 5, 2026
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.
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October 2, 2026
A report says Alberta regulators failed Cargill workers in 2020; WCB violence claims hit a 10-year high. What employers should take from both.
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September 28, 2026
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.
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September 25, 2026
A lathe entanglement fine and charges after a Rocky View County well blowout show why guarding and hazard assessments matter for Alberta employers.
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September 21, 2026
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.
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September 11, 2026
A critical Calgary fall and an Edmonton asbestos stop-work order show why low injury rates can hide serious injury risk for Alberta contractors.
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September 7, 2026
What COR auditors actually look for: documentation, worker interviews, site observation, and the common gaps that fail Alberta contractors.
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September 4, 2026
Charges after a Cochrane rig fire and Red Deer bus depot blast, plus an Icefield rollover, show maintenance work needs hazard assessments and procedures.
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August 31, 2026
ISNetworld is a contractor prequalification platform. Here's how your grade is set and why it decides which bids you win.
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August 24, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 a worker injury in Rocky View County. A reminder for Alberta employers to review incident reporting and hazard controls.
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June 26, 2026
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 five-step framework for coaching, collaborative safety conversations that build commitment instead of mere compliance.
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February 18, 2023
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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