Making sure that your workplace is ergonomically functional is an important part of preventing ergonomic injuries, such as back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Any type of job that puts stress on the body – whether it be in a factory or in a office – can put your...
Employers have both a moral and a legal responsibility to keep their employees safe. This obligation does not end with physical safety, but also includes psychological safety. Given the pandemic’s effects on everyone, along with managing remote work and back to...
When employers think about health and safety for their employees, they tend to think about things like safety gear (hard hats, goggles, etc.) and WHMIS training. However, more and more employers are also starting to think about overall wellness and how that can be a...
Summers in Canada are also known as construction season. It is a time for provinces and municipalities to repair road damage that has been done over the course of the winter and to build new infrastructure to support growing communities. And while this work is...
Impairment in the workplace is often a delicate matter. On the one hand, impairment that is caused by an addiction, the use of prescription drugs to combat an illness, or even severe stress may trigger a duty to accommodate on the part of the employer. On the other...
Having employees who work outside means that they are sometimes subject to the elements. With summer here, you want to make sure your employees are not suffering in the heat, and they are able to continue working safely all summer. In the hot weather, heat stress...
info@teksmed.com
(844) 835-7253 
Recent Comments