Fitness-to-Work testing acts as a tool for employers to better understand their workforce’s physical capabilities and potential limitations. This creates opportunity for employers to act in a proactive manner to ensure…

The rising popularity of hair drug testing has seen a rise in the amount of “how to cheat your hair drug test” videos and online suggestions. Some of the methods include shaving all of the hair off, detox shampoos, and home remedies including substances like tar shampoo, laundry detergent, detox salts, and vinegar. Some people […]

No organization wants to experience productivity loss, high turnover, and greatly increased safety risks resulting from alcohol or drug use at work (or after work to the point that it affects work the next day). Delve into some of the most crucial facts and FAQs about Drug & Alcohol testing, including the types of testing that can be done to protect and strengthen our workforces and communities.

On October 17, 2019, pot-infused edibles, extracts and topicals were made legal nation-wide with the exception of a few provinces who chose to delay the legalization of these products until further testing could be done. A lack of inventory pushed back the selling of these items to January 6th. Now, these products are for purchase and have filled stores in what is being called…

Mobile testing brings the laboratory to your workplace, eliminating many of the issues related to sending your workers to an off-site lab. Whether you are considering mobile testing as an interim measure or as a permanent alternative to fixed-site or on-site testing, here are 6 advantages to consider and some disadvantages to be aware of.

Take a deep dive into the causes of some of workplace fatalities, including some of the most dangerous industries to work in across Canada, the types of injuries most often reported, and prevention measures employers should consider in order to maintain safe, healthy, and productive workforces and communities.

Imagine it’s a sunny Sunday afternoon. Your kids, family, romantic partner have left you alone with a list of things to accomplish before they return. It all seems a bit daunting, and the couch is just sitting there, basking in the sunshine, and it has your name written all over it. So, you decide to take a nap instead. Just as you are slipping off into dreamland, your phone rings. Startled, you wake up and…

While the Covid-19 pandemic has brought devastation to an unthinkable number of industries, this does not hold true to all. There are roughly 7.8 billion people in the world and about 26% of them are online shoppers (Sleeknote). As a result, e-commerce sales are expected to reach $4.2 trillion by the end of 2020 (Statista), […]

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common work-related illnesses worldwide but can be prevented by effective workplace hearing conservation programs. Occupational hearing loss is a permanent, non-treatable condition, which leads to reduced quality of life when the person’s ability to communicate and socialize becomes impaired.