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About Haley O'Halloran

Haley O'Halloran is a writer and editor based in Ontario, Canada.

How Canadian Employers Can Keep Control of Incident Reporting for Distributed Workers
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How Canadian Employers Can Keep Control of Incident Reporting for Distributed Workers

Articles, Communications, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety Management, Training

How Canadian Employers Can Keep Control of Incident Reporting for Distributed Workers

Distributed work creates reporting gaps Incident reporting is relatively straightforward

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-05T07:39:31-07:00May 5, 2026|Articles, Communications, Federal, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety Management, Training|0 Comments

Heat Awareness: Preparing for Summer Work in Canadian Workplaces

We have had a cold start to spring this year,

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-29T07:57:55-07:00May 4, 2026|Articles, Employee Wellness, Environmental, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, General Industry, General Safety, Hazard Assessment, Heat Stress, Industry Challenges, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, Leadership, PPE, Trending|0 Comments

Mental Health Awareness in Safety Programs: A Critical Priority for Canadian Workplaces
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Mental Health Awareness in Safety Programs: A Critical Priority for Canadian Workplaces

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Mental Health Awareness in Safety Programs: A Critical Priority for Canadian Workplaces

Mental health is increasingly recognized as a core component of

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-29T07:58:03-07:00May 4, 2026|Articles, Communications, Federal, First Aid, General Industry, General Safety, Industry Challenges, Joint Health & Safety Committee, Leadership, Leadership & Communications, OHS Leadership, Safety Management, Training, Trending, Workplace Stress|0 Comments

Emergency Preparedness Week: Fire and Evacuation Planning
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Emergency Preparedness Week: Fire and Evacuation Planning

Articles, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, General Industry, General Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Trending

Emergency Preparedness Week: Fire and Evacuation Planning

Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada takes place during the first

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-04T06:53:37-07:00May 4, 2026|Articles, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, General Industry, General Safety, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Trending|0 Comments

How Buying “Green” Helps the Company’s Bottom Line

So-called “green purchasing” (aka “sustainability purchasing”) is a business model

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-15T08:08:46-07:00April 15, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Articles, Biohazards, British Columbia, Communications, Due Diligence, Environmental, Federal, General Industry, Industry Challenges, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Manufacturing, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Leadership, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Wildfire Smoke Exposure Control Checklist & Infographic
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Wildfire Smoke Exposure Control Checklist & Infographic

Airborne Hazards, Alberta, British Columbia, Checklists, Communications, Due Diligence, Employee Wellness, Environmental, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, First Aid, Forestry, Hazard Assessment, Home Page Newsticker, Industry Challenges, Infographics, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, OHS Leadership, Ontario, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, Training, Yukon

Wildfire Smoke Exposure Control Checklist & Infographic

Smoke from wildfires is a perennial risk for workers

Environmental Fines And Penalties: Enforcement Trends For The Natural Resource Sector

Environmental laws impose strict obligations to prevent, report, and control

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-14T10:09:11-07:00April 14, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Articles, Biohazards, British Columbia, Contributor, Due Diligence, Environmental, Excavation & Trenching, Federal, Industry Challenges, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Mining, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Oil and Gas, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

The 12 Questions OHS Inspectors Ask During Combustible Dust Inspections

Because dust appears harmless and accumulates slowly, companies often

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-06-25T13:49:35-07:00April 14, 2026|Airborne Hazards, Alberta, Biohazards, British Columbia, Checklists, Communications, Due Diligence, Environmental, Federal, Fire & Explosives Safety, General Industry, JURISDICTION, Manitoba, Manufacturing, Materials Handling, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Worker Safety in Waste Management

Waste management is an essential service across Canada, supporting public

Handling Pesticides & Herbicides Safely

Safe handling of pesticides and herbicides is a critical occupational

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-13T07:29:41-07:00April 13, 2026|Agriculture, Alberta, Articles, Biohazards, British Columbia, Communications, Environmental, Federal, Industry Challenges, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, Manufacturing Chemical, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

New OHS Laws Require Employers to Provide Menstrual Products at Worksites

Because Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws were written when

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-09T13:04:05-07:00April 9, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Employee Wellness, Federal, General Industry, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Leadership & Communications, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Trending, Yukon|0 Comments

Menstrual Products – Know The Laws of Your Province

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws require employers to

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-09T13:05:52-07:00April 9, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, English, Federal, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, Know the Laws, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Return-To-Work, Safety Management, Saskatchewan, TOOLS, TOPIC, Yukon|0 Comments

Make Sure Your PPE Fits Everyone

Below are downloadable resources regarding PPE fit testing for everyone

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-09T08:37:06-07:00April 9, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Federal, General Safety, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

What a High-Performance MSD Prevention Program Actually Looks Like in Canadian Workplaces

The Gap Between Having a Program and Having Control If

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-04-09T08:26:28-07:00April 9, 2026|Alberta, Articles, Back Safety, British Columbia, Employee Wellness, Ergonomics, Fatigue, Federal, General Safety, Health & Safety, Joint Health & Safety Committee, JURISDICTION, Leadership, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PPE, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

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