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October 2, 2018

Employers

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...

September 27, 2018

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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.

September 25, 2018

Employers MVA Insurers

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?

September 20, 2018

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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.

September 20, 2018

Employers

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.

September 11, 2018

Employers

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,...

September 10, 2018

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WMA News Recap Sep 10, 2018

Driving while stoned, the opioid crisis, and the difficulty of inter-provincial claims adjusting: this is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep. 10.

September 6, 2018

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WMA News Recap Sep 3, 2018

Mental health in the workplace, auto fatalities and accidents, and workers taking longer to return to work. This is the WMA News Recap for the week of Sep 3.

September 4, 2018

Employers MVA Insurers

Trucking in the Alberta Winter: Reduce Incidents with a Safety Refresher

Winter trucking accidents can derail your whole business between damage, repair, and recovery time. Know what to do when faced with an injured driver — but also take these steps to mitigate risk.

August 29, 2018

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WMA News Recap Aug 27, 2018

Auto insurance changes, a wrongful dismissal suit, post-concussion syndrome, and distracted driving. This is WMA’s News Recap for August 27.