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Healthy Workplace Month: Round-up
October 26, 2018Healthy Workplace Month is coming to an end, and we hope you’ve taken this opportunity to turn increased awareness into action. This month, we’ve shared some great tips and information to support starting a wellness initiative at your workplace. To make everything available in one place, here is a round-up of our Healthy Workplace Month […]
Healthy Workplace Month: Get Involved!
October 22, 2018Some of the most successful and well-known organizations have employee volunteer programs in place. Salesforce gives its employees 7 paid days of volunteer time each year to enable them to give back to their communities. Deloitte encourages its professionals to perform pro bono work, resulting in about 81,000 client service hours donated per year through […]
How To: Tree Protection for Construction
October 19, 2018In many regions across Canada, municipal bylaws require that trees are protected during construction. Generally, you have two options: you can either take steps to protect the trees from potential damage due to construction, or you can replace any trees that are damaged or removed during the job. In some cases, you may find yourself […]
Healthy Workplace Month: Support Mental Health
October 15, 2018Your mental health and well-being isn’t just something you should focus on at home. Self-care should be practiced in the workplace, too. According to the Government of Canada, 47% of working Canadians consider their work to be the most stressful part of daily life. Employers nowadays should be taking steps to create a work environment […]
Healthy Workplace Month: Eat Better!
October 10, 2018In Canada, people spend about 60% of their waking hours at work. Workplaces are required to comply with health and safety regulations and eliminate safety hazards. Meanwhile, employees are expected to make their own dietary choices. This implies that the two are not related. However, your employee’s diet is something that should be taken as […]
Healthy Workplace Month: Get Active!
October 4, 2018Have you heard the expression “sitting is the new smoking”? Even if you haven’t, it seems the risks of a sedentary lifestyle are quickly becoming common knowledge. We are frequently warned by doctors, experts, and the publicized results of medical studies: not moving enough can have detrimental effects on our health. A recent study found […]
Vision and Innovation at Modu-Loc
October 2, 2018Bill Matthews is Modu-Loc’s VP of Operational Risk and unofficial in-house product development expert. Responsible for the patent-pending adjustable jersey barrier saddle, Bill takes us through his process for product development, where he finds inspiration, and why innovation is so important to Modu-Loc.
Celebrating Healthy Workplace Month
October 1, 2018Did you know that October is Healthy Workplace Month? This month, organizations all over Canada are committing to helping their employees improve their psychological health and physical well-being through various programs and activities. Why is it important to create a healthy work environment? It may seem like some companies promote wellness initiatives strictly to attract […]
The Good Neighbour Guide to Home Construction
September 21, 2018You have a new home renovation coming up. Aside from being a little stressed about how much it’s going to cost you, you’re excited for the big changes that are coming! However, this work can be frustrating to those around you. For instance, your neighbours could be impacted by the work you’re planning. There is […]
Avoiding the “Fence Only Trap”
September 14, 2018Over the last decade, an increased focus on public safety, liability and insurance, and security has resulted in overall stricter safety regulations for Canadian construction sites. One of the most basic requirements of any construction project is the creation of a barrier between the live site and members of the public. In Ontario, regulations state […]
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