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Practical guidance on COR and SECOR audits, hazard assessments, contractor management, and safety training - written by an ACSA and ESC certified Canadian audit team.
Safety Programs
Your Q1 Safety System Review Checklist
January is one of the most overlooked opportunities in workplace safety. Here are the seven parts of your safety system that deserve a hard look in the first quarter.
January 2, 2026
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Field & Seasonal Safety
The Holiday Hangover: Fatigue, Distraction, and the Safety Fix
The weeks between mid-December and mid-January are one of the most dangerous times of the year for workplace safety. Here is a practical reset to put in place before the damage is done.
December 10, 2025
Field & Seasonal Safety
Winter Hazards Are Coming - Is Your Team Ready?
Most winter incidents are not freak weather - they are patterns. Here is a field-tested winter safety blueprint to put in place before the first storm.
October 20, 2025
Safety Programs
Safety Bulletin Boards: What to Post and How to Pass an Audit
Every Canadian worksite must display safety information in a central, visible location. Here is what belongs on a compliant bulletin board, and what to keep off it.
October 15, 2025
COR & SECOR Audits
Consultant Audits vs Peer Audits: Which Builds a Stronger COR Program?
A peer audit looks cheaper and simpler, but it often misses the gaps that surface at full certification. Here is how consultant and peer audits compare.
August 10, 2025
Safety Training
Effective Safety Meetings: 15 Topics Every Workplace Needs
Regular safety meetings prevent accidents and build a culture of awareness. Here are 15 essential topics to work through with your team.
June 24, 2025
Safety Training
Leadership Training for Supervisors and Site Managers in Canada
Strong safety leadership is often the difference between a workplace that simply meets regulations and one that thrives. Here is what leadership training delivers.
June 24, 2025
Hazard Assessment
Writing a Formal Hazard Assessment: Practical Examples and Avoidable Mistakes
A formal hazard assessment is the foundation of every credible safety program. Here is the nine-step method COR and SECOR auditors want to see, and the common mistakes that trigger non-conformance.
April 8, 2025
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COR & SECOR Audits
COR Audit Preparation: 5 Documentation Gaps That Cost Points
COR is won or lost in the months of documentation before audit day. Here are the five gaps that cost companies points year after year, and how to fix each one.
March 25, 2025
Field & Seasonal Safety
Spring Construction Safety Startup Checklist: 7 Steps
Spring mobilisation moves fast. Here are seven steps to close the safety gaps before your crew hits the field.
March 20, 2025
Safety Programs
5 Safety Documents OHS Officers Look For First
When an OHS officer walks onto a site, five documents come up first. Missing or incomplete, any one of them can trigger an order, a fine, or a stop-work. Here is what complete looks like.
March 15, 2025
Safety Programs
Transportation Compliance Sprint: Fix Your NSC Risks This Week
NSC compliance usually comes down to three things: expiring tickets, inconsistent logs, and uneven pre-trip inspections. Here is a practical seven-day sprint to stabilize your fleet.
March 11, 2025
Safety Programs
Emergency Response Readiness: Build a Real ERP, Run Better Drills, Prove Compliance
When an incident hits, the first five minutes matter. Here is how to build a real emergency response plan, run a useful 60-minute drill, and keep your documentation audit-ready.
February 18, 2025
COR & SECOR Audits
10 Tips to Ensure Your COR Audit Success
Companies lose COR certification every year over audit failures that could have been avoided. Here are ten tips to pass your COR audit on the first try.
February 10, 2025
Safety Training
New Worker Onboarding Kit: Train, Certify, and Document in 72 Hours
Getting new hires productive and compliant in week one does not have to be messy. Here is a repeatable 72-hour onboarding flow that holds up at an audit.
January 28, 2025
COR & SECOR Audits
Scaling Up: How to Transition from SECOR to COR
When a company grows beyond a small crew, SECOR starts to feel restrictive. Here is how to transition to COR and prove your safety system works in the field.
January 20, 2025
Contractor Management
Maximizing Compliance and Efficiency with Contractor Management Systems
Contractor management systems decide who gets pre-qualified for work. Here is how they function, why your rating matters, and how to keep compliance efficient.
January 15, 2025
Field & Seasonal Safety
Stay Safe This Winter: Essential Holiday Season Safety Tips for Work and Home
The holiday season brings celebrations and, unfortunately, increased safety risks. Here are practical travel, decorating, and fire-prevention tips for work and home.
December 12, 2024
Safety Programs
How to Prevent the Top 10 Safety Violations in Canada
Thousands of preventable workplace injuries happen every year. Here are the ten most common safety violations in Canada and the practical steps to prevent each.
December 5, 2024
Safety Training
Train-the-Trainer Courses: In-House Safety Training
Train-the-trainer courses equip your own people to deliver safety training in-house - cutting cost, building culture, and keeping certification under your control.
November 15, 2024
COR & SECOR Audits
How to Get COR or SECOR Certified Without Losing Your Mind
COR and SECOR certification can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Here is a clear, four-step path through the safety manual, training, audit prep, and digital compliance.
November 8, 2024
Hazard Assessment
Why Hazard Assessments Are the Cornerstone of Worksite Safety
Every serious safety program rests on hazard assessments. Here is what they involve, what neglecting them costs, and how to make them a daily habit.
October 10, 2024
Safety Programs
Digital FLHAs vs Paper Inspections
Paper field-level hazard assessments are slow, easy to lose, and hard to analyse. Here is how moving to digital FLHAs changes safety management.
September 25, 2024
Safety Programs
Confined Space Safety: Best Practices to Prevent Workplace Injuries
Confined spaces are among the most hazardous environments on any worksite. Here are the practical controls that keep workers safe and your entry program audit-ready.
September 12, 2024
Safety Programs
Why Companies Are Choosing SiteDocs Over Paper Forms
Paper safety forms get lost, slow down audits, and make compliance hard to track. Here is why Canadian companies are moving safety management to SiteDocs.
September 10, 2024
Safety Programs
Mastering Workplace Safety Compliance in Canada
In Canada, workplace safety is a legal obligation, not just good practice. Here is how to understand the regulations, measure compliance, and build a safety-first culture.
August 15, 2024
Field & Seasonal Safety
Essential Safety Practices for Canadian Farms
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. Strong safety practices protect farm workers, animals, and productivity - here is where to focus.
July 20, 2024
Field & Seasonal Safety
Farm and Agriculture Safety: Practical Solutions
Managing safety on a farm or agricultural operation comes with unique challenges. Here is how a comprehensive farm safety program protects workers and the business.
June 10, 2024
Field & Seasonal Safety
Preparing for Wildfire Season: Fire Safety and Evacuation
Wildfire season threatens lives, ecosystems, and infrastructure across Canada. Here is how preparation, planning, and training reduce the risk.
May 15, 2024
Safety Programs
Preventing Back Injuries in the Workplace: A Guide for Business Owners and Safety Managers
Back injuries are among the most common and costly workplace injuries. Here are the causes, and the practical prevention strategies that reduce their frequency and severity.
April 22, 2024
Safety Programs
Understanding the Basics of Incident Investigation
Incident investigation identifies the root cause of an event so it does not happen again. Here are the key steps in carrying one out.
April 15, 2024
COR & SECOR Audits
Navigating COR and SECOR: A Guide for Canadian Businesses
What COR and SECOR certification are, how they differ, and the practical steps a Canadian business takes to achieve them.
April 9, 2024
Field & Seasonal Safety
Mastering Spring Breakup: Safety and Best Practices for Canadian Industries
Spring breakup softens roads and brings traffic restrictions across Canada, especially in oil and gas. Here is how to navigate the season safely and keep operations moving.
March 1, 2024
Contractor Management
Contractor Management Essentials: Building a Culture of Safety and Compliance
Contractor management platforms decide who gets shortlisted for work. Here is how to stay compliant across ISNetworld, Avetta, and ComplyWorks - and turn a good grade into new business.
February 20, 2024
Safety Training
Supervisor Training in Canada: Reducing Risk, Boosting Productivity
Canadian supervisors are legally entrusted with worker health and safety. Here is what inadequate training costs and how to build an effective program.
February 15, 2024
COR & SECOR Audits
Understanding COR and SECOR: How Your Business Can Get Certified
COR and SECOR certifications demonstrate a company's commitment to a real safety management system. Here is what they are and the steps to achieve them.
September 15, 2023
Safety Programs
Working Alone: What Canadian Employers Need to Know
Most Canadian employers have staff who work alone at some point. Here is what the regulations require, the five categories of lone workers, and the controls that keep them safe.
September 5, 2023
Field & Seasonal Safety
Worksite Traffic Management in Canadian Construction Zones
Heavy equipment, pedestrians, and vehicles share the same space on a construction site. Here is how to manage worksite traffic and keep a Canadian construction zone safe.
August 10, 2023
Safety Training
Ground Disturbance 201 Training: What Supervisors Need to Know
Ground Disturbance 201 is the ABCGA-endorsed course for anyone who plans, manages, or undertakes ground disturbance work. Here is what it covers and who needs it.
August 10, 2023
Safety Training
Five Reasons to Invest in Equipment Operator Training
Heavy equipment operators face unique risks, and operator error is a leading cause of construction injury. Here is the case for proper operator training.
July 15, 2023
Safety Programs
Close Calls and Near Misses: Practical Solutions for Companies
A near miss is a warning you get for free. Here is how to build a reporting culture, investigate the root cause, and prevent the serious incident that would have followed.
July 7, 2023
Safety Programs
Elevate Your Workplace Safety with On-Track Safety Solutions
For over a decade, On-Track Safety has helped Canadian businesses build safer worksites with custom manuals, COR and SECOR audits, and online training. Here is a look at what we do.
June 14, 2023
Safety Training
Supervising Safety: Why Manager Training Matters in Canada
In Canada, supervisors are legally responsible for the health and safety of their workers, yet many feel unprepared. Here is why supervisor training matters.
June 10, 2023
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Safety Programs
5 Practical Steps to Implement a Lockout Tagout Program in Your Workplace
Lockout Tagout isolates hazardous energy before any maintenance work begins. Here are five practical steps to build a LOTO program that protects your workers.
May 18, 2023
Contractor Management
Streamlining Contractor Management: ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, Avetta, and CanQual
Contractor management systems centralize the training, certifications, and safety records a hiring client wants to see. Here is how they work and how to keep an account compliant.
May 10, 2023
Safety Programs
Preventing the Top 10 Safety Violations in Canada
Safety violations are far too common in industrial workplaces. Here are the ten most frequent in Canada, and how to prevent each one.
April 20, 2023
Safety Training
Maximizing Success Through Workplace Safety: The Benefits of Investing in Safety Training
A strong safety culture does more than protect workers - it improves productivity and reduces costs. Here are five practical ways to build one in an industrial workplace.
March 22, 2023
Safety Programs
Safe Ground Disturbance: What You Need to Know
Excavation, trenching, and drilling can have serious consequences for underground infrastructure and worker safety. Here is what safe ground disturbance takes.
March 15, 2023
Hazard Assessment
How to Create a Formal Hazard Assessment
A formal hazard assessment is the basis of an occupational health and safety management system. Here are the five steps to creating one.
February 20, 2023
Hazard Assessment
How to Tackle Formal Hazard Assessments with Ease
What a formal hazard assessment is, how it differs from a site-specific assessment, and a clear step-by-step guide to conducting one in Canada.
February 12, 2023