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…
Category: HSSE
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…
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…
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…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Dealing with Hantavirus
What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus infection is caused by a virus that is found in some rodents. The principal carrier is the deer mouse or white-footed mouse which is commonly found in Alberta. Hantavirus is found in the urine, saliva, or droppings of infected mice. People can contract the Hantavirus infection through inhalation of respirable droplets…
Westcan ACS Awarded Shell Green Band Safety Rating
Shell Upstream Americas has awarded Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions with the Shell Stoplight Band of Green, enabling the capability of managing a Mode 1 Contract, and have been approved to hire and manage subcontractors while performing work for Shell. The Stoplight Band is determined by the strength of the HSSE Management System (as determined by…