News

August 2010

“HOT BULLETIN” Too much heat?
Do you know the signs and symptoms (and more importantly, the prevention and remedy) for severe sunburn, heat exhaustion and sun stroke?
Most “casualties” who require first aid will be your family members so be prepared!
TAKE A FIRST AID COURSE and learn about environmental illnesses, and much more!

July 2010

Now you can train your own staff when you need to,

NEW TRAINING SYSTEM AVAILABLE
FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
(TRAIN THE TRAINER)

Package includes Instructor Guide Manual with instructional comments, initial supply of course materials, a 4 hour instructor theory training session and a forklift safety training video.
Call us for more details and pricing.

June 2010

NEW TRAINING SYSTEM AVAILABLE FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
Only have one or two to train?
Contract instructor availability doesn’t fit your schedule?
Now you can train your own staff when you need to.
Package includes Instructor Guide Manual with Student Training Manual instructional comments, initial supply of course materials, 4hr instructor theory training session & forklift safety training video. Additional services and materials also available (one “Team Teach” session, OHS Code change updates and additional course materials)

Please refer to the "program description" page at Forklift Instructor Program and call our office for more details!

May 2010

WHAT A SUCCESS!! The 2nd Annual Steps For Life walk May1st raised a stunning $22,500 for the Threads of Life, an association providing workplace tragedy family support services! AND we can boast being the largest of 28 community walks across Canada with 350 registered walkers to kick off NAOSH Week May 2-8/10.
THANK YOU to all involved for your TREMENDOUS SUPPORT.
********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Watch for your WCB “PIR” REBATE CHEQUE to be released mid May - an annual benefit to maintaining a current COR/SECOR! Call to find out how to qualify!

April 2010

Every MAY is N.A.O.S.H.! ALL courses at Southern Safety during NAOSH week receive a 5% discount.
North American Occupational Safety & Health week runs May 2-8 This years theme: How Safe Are You?
May 5th is Health & Safety Professional Day - thank your company representative for keeping you safe all year long!

March 2010

Classes fill up quickly every spring - limited seating so register early to get your seat guaranteed!

N.A.O.S.H. Week - North American Occupational Safety & Health awareness held the first week every MAY!!
This years theme: How Safe Are You?
Join the 5km “STEPS OF LIFE” Walk MAY 1st and help support victims and/or their families who have suffered workplace injuries and tragedies.

Call Rhonda at Southern Safety for registration packages.

Febuary 2010

CORPORATE CHALLENGE! “Steps For Life” needs your help. Enter a team and help support families of workplace injuries or fatalities.
Join the 5km Family Walk on Saturday May 1, 2010 to kick off national safety week (NAOSH).
For more information or to get your registration form please call Rhonda/Southern Safety 403 320 8378.

January 2010

To be compliant to Alberta OHS Legislation every business is required to have certified First Aiders, First Aid Supplies and WHMIS training.
These are mandatory and minimum requirements and depending on your company specific operations you may require additional training.
We know the CODE - call us if you have questions!

December 2009

Information LINKS - Connect and Update

WORK SAFE Alberta http://employment.alberta.ca/whs/worksafely/index.asp
Alberta Queen's Printer (current OHS Legislation) www.qp.alberta.ca
COR-Certificate of Recognition - What is a COR? What is a Certifying Partner? http://employment.alberta.ca/SFW/277.html
CSA-Canadian Standards Association View CSA Standards referenced in OHS Legislation http://ohsviewaccess.csa.ca/default.asp
H1N1 Information www.employment.alberta.ca/pandemic
MORE LINKS AVAILABLE THROUGH www.southernsafety.ab.ca

CELEBRATE THE DECEMBER HOLIDAY SEASON
BUT PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

November 2009
WE ARE IN THE STOMACH FLU, H1N1 and COLD SEASON. Protect yourself with immunization, proper hand washing and stay home when you feel ill.
More information to help you is available at the following website www.employment.alberta.ca/pandemic

October 2009
CONGRATULATIONS to all BEST SAFETY PERFORMERS
View complete list at www.employment.alberta.ca/whs-bestsafety
Companies with COR/SECOR can be viewed at employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PS_COR.pdf

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