Pamela Patry
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/19/2024
What to expect when a Ministry inspector comes to your workplace
There are two types of inspector visits: proactive and reactive. - 3/21/2024
Promoting from the floor? 5 tips to get new supervisors up to speed
When choosing a supervisor, look for people who are eager to learn and grow, have shown a dedication to health and safety, and have good communication skills. - 2/21/2024
Understanding your Health & Safety Representative’s responsibilities
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is built upon the principle that workers and employers must work together to identify and resolve health and safety problems. - 1/26/2024
5 tips to protect the health and safety of new Canadians
Tips on helping your business get new Canadian workers up to speed on health and safety culture and rules. - 11/6/2023
De-escalating high-stress situations at work: 4 stages to aggression, 4 responses
Abusive behaviour can be triggered by stressors, and cumulative feelings such as frustration, helplessness, fear, anger or being overwhelmed. - 10/10/2023
How to combat the health risks of shift work
Disrupted sleep patterns and shift work can lead to problems on the job. There are steps that can minimize those risks. - 9/7/2023
Create a health and safety program that considers older workers. Here’s how.
Older workers bring expertise, emotional maturity, critical judgement, and years of work experience and industry knowledge. - 7/31/2023
Top tips for talent acquisition
New survey shows safety is critical in attracting and retaining top talent. - 7/10/2023
Out of office
Encouraging vacations can increase productivity and job satisfaction for your c/gas employees.