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Certificate of Recognition (COR)

January 19, 2016

What is the Certificate of Recognition (COR)?   A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to companies who go beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation by taking a best practices approach to implementing health, safety, and return-to-work (RTW) programs.  …

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Observation Card Winners – December 2015

January 18, 2016

Chanell H – Camp 140 – Upon entering the laundry room, Chanell noticed a client had left their duffle bag 5 cm (2 inches) away from the propane pilot light and burners for the hot water tank. Chanell immediately moved the flammable bag away from the hot water tank and…

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The Paradox Of Our Time

January 18, 2016

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees, but…

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Safety Poem by Linda G and Barb E at Camp 140

December 21, 2015

When we hear safety, Charles comes to mind. FLRAs, SWPs, “Keep eyes on task” and PPE.   Safety is our game, teamwork our goal. Watch for hazards and then control.   Tailgate our task, we plan and discuss. Questions and reminders, always a plus.   All things we do, without…

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Merry Christmas Message

December 21, 2015

The Season of Giving starts NOW! Greetings to you all, it’s December 1st today and this marks the beginning of the Season of Giving with today being Giving Tuesday! We all know someone who could use a lifting hand so let’s start reaching out to those in need. This giving…

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Congratulations Trevor!

December 18, 2015

    Congratulations Trevor on your 5 year Anniversary with Western!      

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Congratulations Carroll

December 18, 2015

  Congratulations to Carroll on her 10 year Anniversary with Western!!         Looking forward to another 10 years! 

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WINTER TRAVEL & SEVERE WEATHER BE PREPARED!

December 18, 2015

Winter weather conditions in Canada can quickly become dangerous, often with little or no warning. Winter storms and excessive cold claim over 100 lives each year in this country—that is more than the combined number of deaths caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, extreme heat and lightning each year. DRESS FOR…

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Slow Down and Take the Time

December 18, 2015

The term complacency has several definitions; perhaps the one most suitable (in the context of safety) is as follows, “a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect or the like”. Ironically, this feeling can develop from a perception that you live and work…

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Employee Loyalty Program

April 16, 2015

“Because You Earned It” Spring is here again and another winter season comes to an end. At the end of each season we like to reward our staff for their hard work and dedication to the company. Last year we had a staff BBQ, but with camps still running, and…

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