Refugee Sponsorship: Enormous rewards… and potential risks
Canadians have a proud history of providing humanitarian aid to individuals and families who are escaping conflict, persecution and human rights abuses in their homelands. Moved by the extreme plight…
Read MorePreventing Backflows and Sewer Backups
Losses resulting from water damage and ingress are a growing problem affecting many individuals, organizations and businesses alike. Climate change, outdated infrastructure, spring melting, water runoff, torrential rains, snow, tree…
Read MoreAbove Ground Oil Tanks
In many regions across Canada — particularly in Québec and the Atlantic provinces — above ground oil tanks are still being used to heat institutional and commercial properties, in addition…
Read MoreLadders in the Workplace
A versatile tool but also a major source of injuries. Ladders and stepladders are found in almost every workplace and used by virtually everyone. From maintenance staff changing light bulbs…
Read MoreHazardous Sports: Exciting and Risky
While hazardous or “extreme” sports may be very appealing, they do present greater risks for injuries. A severe injury sustained by participation in a hazardous sport can forever change a…
Read MoreFire Safety on Construction and Demolition Sites
Best practices to help protect people and property Fire is often cited as the most dangerous hazard on both construction and demolition sites. The ravages of fire can be devastating…
Read MoreEmployee Fidelity/Workplace Fraud
Disappearing petty cash… false billing… bogus cheques… altered expense claims… credit card fraud… financial misrepresentation… Theft occurs in all kinds of organizations including small, not-for-profit agencies, retirement homes, schools and…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Electrical Safety, Knowledge is the Best Kind of Power
The electric charge which flows into your property through electric circuits carries enough power to cause serious personal injury — electric shock, burn, even death. In addition to personal injury,…
Read MoreBouncy Castles and Other Inflatable Amusement Rides
Safety issues and best practices for setup and use The type of amusement ride known as a bouncy castle, jumping house or inflatable bouncer has become an extremely popular attraction…
Read MoreSnow & Ice Removal Log
This checklist helps keep track of snow & ice removal, taking into account the date, time, work completed and weather. For more risk control information, please consult an Ecclesiastical Risk Control…
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