Health and Safety Trends for 2022
Navigating the changing landscape of Health & Safety throughout a global pandemic these past couple years has been…a challenge (to say the least). What will 2022 have in store for us in Health & Safety? Let’s take a closer look at the Health and Safety trends predicted for 2022. Vaccination...
Choosing a career in Occupational Health and Safety
Today I am discussing all the benefits of choosing a career in Occupational Health and Safety - or “OHS” for short. I know it has certainly been a rewarding career for me! Whether you are looking for a new career path or just setting out in the world, OHS may...
Mental Health & Safety in the Workplace
A subject not often publicly talked about is mental health & safety in the workplace. Within the trades, mental health & safety tends to be discussed even less. Depression and anxiety are two mental health issues that are very common in the workplace. As such, they should be considered a...
Accidents in the Workplace
Workplace accidents are a problem in most blue-collar industries throughout the world. Canada is no exception. Despite the awareness surrounding workplace safety, lost time due to accidents and even workplace fatalities continue to be a problem, particularly in the construction industry. Rope Work - Keeping skills sharp for every possibility...
Shanks Safety’s Workwear for Women
Last month I gave you my top tips for choosing safety gear for the job. You all loved it so much I decided to give you more of my favourite workwear for women! This subject is one I am passionate about, with more women deciding to start careers in Safety...
Top Safety Gear Tips from Shanks Safety
Safety gear is a vital part of any job site, especially when dealing with safety concerns like heights, confined space, construction materials or chemicals. As a Health and Safety Officer, part of my job is to provide others with the proper guidelines for the use of safety gear on their...
Women in the construction industry
I work in a male-dominated industry. Being a woman in the construction industry is not always easy, my presence as a female health & safety professional on a job site can in itself be a “statement” - but that was never what it was about for me. I have a...
A Day in the Life of a Health & Safety Consultant
What does a day in the life look like for a Health & Safety Consultant like me? To be honest, it can vary so much depending on the day! Whether I am on a job site interacting with crews, in an office reviewing documents or jetting off to my next...
National Day of Mourning
Today, April 28th, is the National Day of Mourning. I will take a moment to remember the lives lost or forever changed by a workplace injury or illness. This day resonates with me personally because of my career in Health & Safety and because my family has experienced the loss of...
Why Did I Choose Safety?
Several factors led me into the world of safety; my Dad working for the Nova Scotia Power Corporation for 46 years, and him taking time to teach grade 5’s about electrical safety, knowing when there was a bad storm, and when the phone rang late at night, it was a...