by Harvey Gibson | Nov 14, 2019 | Industry Information, WCB
Tools and air powered tools are commonly used by the trucking industry. Such powerful equipment brings with it risks of injury. Steps to safely operating power tools 1. Personal protective equipment Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes and appropriate grip...
by Harvey Gibson | Aug 1, 2019 | Industry Information, STA News
It is easy to get injured entering and exiting a commercial vehicle. This action performed thousands of times over a driver’s career can injure your hands, feet, legs, ankles, shoulders, and back. Should you happen to slip or trip while exiting the vehicle, you are...
by Harvey Gibson | Jul 11, 2019 | Industry Information, STA News
Carts and dollies can be effective tools to prevent injuries when moving items such as cargo. As with all tools there are precautions that should be taken when using the equipment to ensure that injury is avoided. 1. Safely load and unload the cart/dolly Always...
by Harvey Gibson | Jun 5, 2019 | Industry Information, Industry Issues, STA News
Load securement is a big part of the trucking industry, the task also has thousands of variables that make simple instructions difficult. Driver education on proper load securement and safety measures plays a large role in cargo securement. This topic is of such high...
by Harvey Gibson | May 23, 2019 | Industry Information, Industry Issues, News, STA News
By Keith Kilback, Q.C. Cross Border Operations Drivers who cross the border into the United States face additional risks. While the possession of recreational amounts of cannabis is legal in Canada, the possession, importation, and exportation of both medical...
by Harvey Gibson | May 13, 2019 | Industry Information, Industry Issues
By Keith Kilback, Q.C. (To read part one, go here) Why Policies Matter Workplace policies perform several functions. At minimum, they establish the employer’s expectations of employee conduct and provide clear guidelines for managers and supervisors when they need to...
