Speeding Excessive speeding not only reduces your gas efficiency, it places you and those around you in risk of an accident potentially leading to permanent damage or death. A new survey commissioned by the AMA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals a concerning double standard when it comes to speeding, with many drivers not adhering to…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Temperature Extremes – Working in the Cold
Temperature Extremes – Working in the Cold Decembers Safety Bulletin comes in the form of an Infographic released by the Government of Alberta, ‘Temperature Extremes – Working in the Cold’. Source: https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/info003
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Vehicles in the Warehouse
Vehicles in the Warehouse All workers have the right to a safe workplace, and the right to know what hazards may be present in the work environment. The Westcan ACS Warehouse is utilized by vehicles, foot traffic, product and other equipment. To keep both personal and equipment safe, it is important to have safety procedures…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Signing In
Signing In Why is it important to sign into a work site or office? Upon your arrival at an office or worksite, you are typically asked to sign in. This may seem like an unnecessary task, but it is a crucial element regarding your on-site safety. Both visitor logs and employee sign-in processes allow the…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Alberta One-Call
Alberta One-Call Click before you dig, is a catchy slogan we have all heard at one point or another. But what does it really mean? Contact with a buried line can result in a loss of essential services, significant injury, or fatality. All financial costs associated with repairing any damage caused to a buried utility…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Even under ideal conditions driving can be a complex and challenging task that requires your full attention. Distracted driving includes – but is not limited to – texting, emails, or any other tasks covered by Bill 16. Any time you are inattentive or distracted behind the wheel your driving can be effected in…
Industry Canada Radio License Renewals
As a radio communications specialist it’s vital to keep our customers informed of any fundamental changes to their radio communications systems or services that may require their attention… or our attention on their behalf. One of the most common areas of confusion results from frequency licensing and renewals. The following excerpt from the Industry Canada…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Snow Mold
Spring is here, but you’re just not feeling good and can’t figure out why? Snow mold may be the culprit! What Is It? Snow mold is a type of fungus that is dormant during the warmer months. Snow mold is a term given to visible evidence of a fungus that is always present in lawns,…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Windshield Safety
Why is it important? Windshield damage is a common occurrence in Canada during the winter months, often caused by flying rocks or other debris. Most drivers dismiss windshield damage as insignificant, especially when not directly in the driver’s line of sight, but driving with a cracked or chipped windshield can actually decrease a vehicle’s structural…
Top 3 Two-Way Radio Accessories for the Hospitality Industry
Whether it’s a single boutique hotel or a large international chain, guests want a comfortable, welcoming experience that lasts from check-in to check-out. In order to maintain a clean, safe, accommodating environment throughout a guest’s stay, hotels require the proper communication tools to ensure that the coordination of various departments and services meet the increasingly…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Investing in Safety Advancements: Bio Med Wash
Westcan takes employee safety very seriously, as does any company that recognizes that people are the most valuable resource a successful company has. With a dedicated, in-house HSSE department, Westcan is constantly on the lookout for the latest advancements in safety technology to ensure that our staff are protected in the event of adversity. One…
Integration: Key Challenges
in-ti-greyt – verb (used with object), to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole. To make up, combine, or complete to produce a whole or a larger unit, as parts do. Integration is the act of bringing together disparate components, systems or subsystems into a single, larger, more comprehensive system that functions as one,…