A Safe and Productive Workplace isn’t Luck. It’s Good Management!

Zachary Fernandez1Life News

A Safe and Productive Workplace isn’t Luck.It’s Good Management! Let’s face it—no one likes to think about serious incidents. But the truth is, when an incident happens unexpectedly, it can devastate both your people and your business. The personal regret of an incident and the lasting damage to your safety record can follow you for years. Did You Know? As …

Safety Performance as a Leading Indicator of Business Excellence

Safety Performance as a Leading Indicator of Business Excellence – Pt1

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions1Life News, Safety Leadership, Workplace Safety and Health

When new CEO of Alcoa Steel, Paul O’Neill gave his first address to shareholders in 1987, the focus of his speech caused shareholders to panic and sell their shares. Those that stuck around were rewarded when Alcoa’s profits reached a record high within one year of his speech. So, what was O’Neill’s primary focus? Safety and specifically time lost to …

NEW 1Life Employee Training & Development Program – Eligible for Full Reimbursement Through Retrain Manitoba Initiative!

Xanthia Coates1Life News, Safety Leadership, Safety Training, Workplace Safety and Health

The Province of Manitoba & Manitoba Chambers of Commerce recently launched the Retrain Manitoba Initiative, offering reimbursement of up to $2500/employee or $75,000/business towards the continued education and upskilling of your workforce! At the end of the day, losses due to injury, illness, and property damage are paid from your company’s profits. Enlightened leaders are realizing that effective safety management …

Manitoba Workplace Safety Fines Have Doubled – Our Recipe For Due Diligence

Xanthia Coates1Life News, Environment Safety and News, Workplace Safety and Health

Maximum prosecution fines for offences under the Act have been increased from $250,000 for a first offence to $500,000, and from $500,000 for a second or subsequent offence to $1,000,000. See all amendments here We have walked through the worst of the worst with owners when it comes to workplace safety issues; fatalities, prosecutions, debilitating WCB costs, and more. These …

The Business Case for Workplace Happiness

Joelle McMillan1Life News, Safety Leadership, Workplace Safety and Health

Scientific studies show that productivity, creativity, and profits directly correlate to the level of well-being experienced by employees in an organization. A Health Canada study showed that a stressful work culture creates three times the risk of heart attacks, two to three times the mental health problems and two times the number of conflicts. A study by Eastern Kentucky University …

A Coronavirus Survival Guide For Manitoba Business

Joelle McMillan1Life News, COVID-19, Environment Safety and News, Workplace Safety and Health

MANITOBA BUSINESS MATTERS   As the backbone of the Manitoba economy, our small businesses must remain agile and proactive as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. Having timely access to policy changes, programs, expert insights and news as quickly as possible is critical—and that’s where Manitoba Business Matters can help. Together with Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and pillars …

Ask the Expert – Supervisor Training

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions1Life News, Workplace Safety and Health

Q: As an employer, do I need to have a formal training plan for my supervisors? Theo Heineman, CRSP, CHSC, B.Sc.Ag. President & CEO, 1Life Workplace Safety Solutions Ltd. A: YES. You must provide formal training to all employees that direct the work of others. Not only to mitigate risk of liability in the event of a workplace incident but …

2015 Canadian Safety Leader of the Year Finalist

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions1Life News, Workplace Safety and Health

Canadian Occupational Safety launched its Safety Leader of the Year award in 2006 to find and recognize the individual who best exemplifies leadership and vision in the world of occupational health and safety in Canada. 1Life is very proud and grateful that our President, Theo Heineman was recognized as one of three finalists. Theo accepted her award at a Toronto …