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When Discipline Is Necessary and When It Destroys Learning in Workplace Safety

This article explains how safety leaders can distinguish between human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless conduct while protecting accountability and long-term prevention.

By |2026-02-18T08:51:24-08:00February 18, 2026|English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Training|Comments Off on When Discipline Is Necessary and When It Destroys Learning in Workplace Safety

From Incident Investigation to Learning Review: How to Move Beyond Fault-Finding in Workplace Safety

Learning reviews move beyond blame to examine systemic contributors, improve due diligence, strengthen reporting culture, and reduce repeat violations.

By |2026-02-18T08:44:35-08:00February 18, 2026|Accident Prevention, Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Incident Investigations, Leadership|Comments Off on From Incident Investigation to Learning Review: How to Move Beyond Fault-Finding in Workplace Safety

Stop Asking “Who Did It?” and Start Asking “How Did This Make Sense at the Time?”

This article explores how systemic thinking, human factors, and fair investigation practices reduce repeat violations, strengthen reporting culture, and improve long-term safety performance across North America.

By |2026-02-18T08:04:18-08:00February 18, 2026|Accident Prevention, Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Incident Investigations, Leadership, Near Miss|Comments Off on Stop Asking “Who Did It?” and Start Asking “How Did This Make Sense at the Time?”

How to Use Workplace Incidents to Build a Learning Culture Instead of a Blame Culture

This article explains how leading North American safety teams use real events to build a learning culture instead of a blame culture, improve reporting, strengthen investigations, and reduce repeat violations.

By |2026-02-18T07:54:49-08:00February 18, 2026|Accident Prevention, Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Incident Investigations, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Leadership, Near Miss|Comments Off on How to Use Workplace Incidents to Build a Learning Culture Instead of a Blame Culture

The First 24 Hours After a Workplace Incident and How Leaders Set the Tone for Blame or Learning

This article explains how safety leaders can respond with structured investigation, transparent communication, and psychological safety to strengthen reporting, reduce repeat violations, and improve long-term safety performance.

By |2026-02-18T07:33:12-08:00February 18, 2026|Accident Prevention, Article, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Incident Investigations, Injury/Illness, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Leadership, Near Miss, Recordkeeping/Reporting|Comments Off on The First 24 Hours After a Workplace Incident and How Leaders Set the Tone for Blame or Learning

AI-Driven Training: What Happens When Your LMS Learns with You

The Day the System Asked a Question Back

By |2026-02-02T15:34:31-08:00February 2, 2026|Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Leadership, Training|Comments Off on AI-Driven Training: What Happens When Your LMS Learns with You

Top Canadian HR Cases, Fines & Legislation – March 19, 2026

Date: March 19, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST) Speakers: Glenn Demby

By |2026-01-12T15:13:23-08:00January 12, 2026|English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Webinar - Upcoming|Comments Off on Top Canadian HR Cases, Fines & Legislation – March 19, 2026

Canadian Immigration Law with Ben Kranc – March 11, 2026

Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PST) Speakers: Ben Kranc

By |2026-01-12T15:02:55-08:00January 12, 2026|English, Human Resources, Leadership, Webinar - Upcoming|Comments Off on Canadian Immigration Law with Ben Kranc – March 11, 2026

Top Canadian HR Cases, Fines & Legislation – February 26, 2026

Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST) Speakers: Glenn Demby

By |2026-02-19T11:28:54-08:00January 12, 2026|English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Webinar - Upcoming|Comments Off on Top Canadian HR Cases, Fines & Legislation – February 26, 2026

From Training to Transfer of Risk: Why Insurers Are Re-Evaluating Safety Programs as an Underwriting Signal in 2026

As the insurance industry moves into 2026, something subtle

By |2026-01-06T07:51:27-08:00January 6, 2026|Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Incident Investigations, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Leadership|Comments Off on From Training to Transfer of Risk: Why Insurers Are Re-Evaluating Safety Programs as an Underwriting Signal in 2026

The Hidden Cost of Assumed Competency: How Training Gaps Are Driving Claim Severity, Not Just Claim Frequency

In loss prevention meetings and underwriting reviews, one phrase

By |2026-01-06T07:33:09-08:00January 6, 2026|Accident Prevention, Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Injury/Illness, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Leadership|Comments Off on The Hidden Cost of Assumed Competency: How Training Gaps Are Driving Claim Severity, Not Just Claim Frequency

Beyond Compliance: Why Safety Training is Becoming a Core Business Strategy

The Shift from Obligation to Opportunity

By |2026-01-05T13:35:34-08:00January 5, 2026|Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Leadership, Training|Comments Off on Beyond Compliance: Why Safety Training is Becoming a Core Business Strategy

The Microlearning Revolution: Why Short, Spaced, and Story-Based Safety Training Works

A Lesson from the Jobsite

By |2026-01-05T13:26:44-08:00January 5, 2026|English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Leadership, Training|Comments Off on The Microlearning Revolution: Why Short, Spaced, and Story-Based Safety Training Works

Training Trends & the Future of Safety Learning

Part 1: Setting the Stage — The New Value

By |2026-01-05T13:22:34-08:00January 5, 2026|Article, English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Training|Comments Off on Training Trends & the Future of Safety Learning
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