KG Safety is excited to let you know that we are now offering Forklift Operator training at our main Edmonton location. We are offering the Manufactures Health and Safety Association (MHSA) course. This is a one (1) day program that includes four hours of class time with the afternoon reserved Continue reading
Sunscreen is a product that many of us may take for granted, but you’ve got chemistry to thank for it preventing your skin turning lobster red in the sun. There are a number of chemical molecules used in currently available sunscreens, with the exact formulation actually depending on where Continue reading
First Aiders often have to assist causalities with their medications, including asthma inhalers. So what exactly is in those ‘puffers’ and how does it help in the event of an asthma attack? NOTE: Each casualty will have different medication in their puffers (drugs/dose/delivery) – Only assist a casualty with a Continue reading
KG Safety Services is excited to let you know about our newest partnership with True Link Safety. In the past we have received numerous requests for our staff to become involved in on site emergency responses activities, and while the KGSS staff enjoys the challenges of on site response we Continue reading
KG Safety Services understands the demands of the industry on you and your organization; as such we have instructors available to you through the holiday season for on and off-site training. The only day we will be closed is December 25th. We can accommodate next day or even same day Continue reading
What is the Canada-Alberta Job Grant? The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is an employer-driven training program. This means that employers decide on who gets training and what type of training may be needed for new and existing employees. Employers must use a third-party training provider to deliver the formal training either Continue reading
Artist and author Thomas Leveritt recently captured footage of a series of people with an ultraviolet camera. According to Leveritt, “an ultraviolet camera can show not-yet-visible changes” on people’s skin — which means lots of freckles. Leveritt then had subjects put on sunscreen to demonstrate how it protects their skin. Continue reading
On July 16, the Alberta government reported workplace injury rates had “hit an all-time recorded low,” based on the slight decrease to lost-time claims in 2013. However, a 2013 annual report released by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) indicates the total number of fatalities in 2013 has actually increased by Continue reading
The 2009 Alberta OH&S Code includes definitions of “restricted areas”, “restricted spaces” and “confined spaces”. Although their wording is similar, these three concepts are distinct, and knowing the different definitions of each can greatly aid understanding of the legislation. A restricted space is an enclosed or partially enclosed space in Continue reading
KG Safety Services is proud to announce that another one of our custom programs has been accepted by the ESRD Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee. This allows individuals seeking Continuing Education Units to receive additional points towards certification. The newest approved course is Respiratory Training for a value Continue reading