Food Preparation in Retirement Residences
Health Canada estimates that eleven to thirteen million Canadians suffer a food-borne illness every year. Five thousand Canadians are hospitalized and up to 900 Canadians die each year as a…
Read MoreFoodborne Illnesses in Educational Institutions
Every year, approximately four million Canadians suffer from a foodborne illness. Of the 11,600 people who are hospitalized every year, 250 die.¹ Commonly called food poisoning, foodborne illness is the…
Read MoreFood Allergies and the School Environment
According to Health Canada, as many as 1,200,000 Canadians may be affected by life-threatening allergies and as many as 6 % of young children have food allergies. Unfortunately, these numbers…
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 MoreCold Weather Slip and Fall Prevention
Best Practices Can Protect Your Organization In the late fall, winter, and early spring seasons in most parts of Canada, it is important to be mindful of the potential for…
Read MoreKeeping Cemeteries Safe
Protecting gravestones, grounds, and visitors Cemeteries in rural and urban locations have become destinations for walkers, joggers, cyclists, history buffs, genealogy researchers, nature enthusiasts, and tourists. These special spaces in…
Read MoreCandle Safety
Helping you identify and manage risk A single candle was left burning in a church after a Christmas Day service. The candle toppled onto a flower display setting alight a…
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…
Read MoreChecklist: Snow & Ice Removal
This checklist is a sample only, intended to help with record-keeping for snow and ice removal. There may be specific circumstances that affect a particular property and additional information may…
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