WMA News Recap Oct 22, 2018
Tips for disability policies, auto insurance changes in BC, and the increase in workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan.
Category: Employers
WMA News Recap Oct 15, 2018
This week: knowing how to deal with an employee off work due to illness for several years, a rise in vehicle accidents due in part to distracted driving, and what to do when you need to execute an investigation in the workplace.
WMA News Recap Oct 8, 2018
The danger of large vehicles to others, and a couple of cases around insurance. This is the WMA News Recap for Oct. 8, 2018.
Common Sleep Disorders That May Affect the Workplace
When your employees aren’t getting enough sleep, productivity suffers and the risk of an accident goes up. In dangerous occupations, such as those where employees are trusted to operate heavy machinery, or in the trucking industry, for instance, the consequences can be costly — and deadly.
WMA News Recap Oct 1, 2018
Short term disability insurance, driving while high, health and safety regulation and more. This is the WMA News Recap for Oct. 1, 2018.
WMA News Recap Sep 24, 2018
Driving while high, employees working alone, and an inter-provincial insurance dispute. This is the WMA News Recap for Sep. 24.
Sleep Deprivation is a Major Contributor to Trucking Accidents – What Are You Doing to Prevent It?
Sleep deprivation in the trucking industry is responsible for a huge amount of increased risk. What can employers do to keep their operations safe, healthy, and profitable?
WMA News Recap Sep 17, 2018
Extreme weather in injury law, disability claims, and what’s reasonably practicable in Occupational Health and Safety — this is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep. 17.
What to Do with an Employee with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can leave employees unable to perform at top capacity. With the risk of accidents up and productivity down, employers should be aware of what this means for them.
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace
Sleep deprivation can have a subtle or an overt effect on your bottom-line. Whether it’s big, expensive mistakes caused by a lack of a attention, or many smaller errors over a long period of time, making sure your workers get enough sleep is vital.