Avana Safety Consulting
Practical Canadian workplace health and safety guidance.
Warehouse safety specialist Chuck Leon answers ten common employer questions about racking safety, inspections, standards, aisle design, and Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews.
Workplace inspections are the backbone of hazard identification, yet many programs fall short. Explore five overlooked truths about training gaps, management overreach, employee dialogue, time, and follow-up.
Many safety committees underperform because of low investment and unclear expectations. Here are ten ways to build a high functioning safety committee that drives a resilient safety culture.
PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls. Learn how WHMIS, Safety Data Sheets, and the right selection questions help you choose the personal protective equipment that actually protects your workers.
Women continue to break barriers in health and safety. Explore the challenges they face—from being the minority to age-related discrimination and stress—and 10 strategies to thrive in this traditionally male-dominated profession.
Five essential components for building a resilient, sustainable health and safety culture: employee engagement, a strong management system, an effective health and safety committee, robust hazard reporting and follow‑up, and visible top‑management commitment.
Why more organizations are turning to private health and safety consultants — tailored solutions, deep expertise, accountability, cost-effectiveness, and unbiased outside perspective.