Creating safe workplaces and communities is a job that all of us have to pitch in on. Employers, educators, parents, teens, and the community in general - this is all of our responsibility. Ensuring your young workers have access to free health and safety information is definitely part of the equation. If you'd like to [...]
and Careers in Energy is a trusted SafeGen partner, and we want to share what they're all about! As a high school student, are you interested in finding a career that will help make a difference in the world? Do you want to be part of the solution to our planet’s energy challenges? Look no [...]
This year, the WHO is celebrating 75 years of advocacy and action for public health. At SafeGen, we develop courses that educate youth about their own health and safety in a workplace setting. We would like to join in the celebration, and take a look back at our successes as well. In 2022, over 9500 [...]
Fire safety education is critical when you are working in an agricultural setting. Farms are unique environments, which means they have their own unique hazards. Fire is a definite enemy on the farm – one that could change many people’s lives in an instant. It is very important to know what the fire hazards on [...]
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can happen from even the simplest of daily tasks - from lifting, to computer work, to scooping ice cream. RSIs are a type of Musculoskeletal injury (MSI), which are some of the most common injuries among Alberta's young workers. Continual repetition of gripping, holding, bending, twisting, clenching, and reaching at your [...]
Starting a new job (especially your first job) is exciting, and there is a lot of information for you to absorb. A new job also brings new workplace hazards that you may not be aware of. Young workers (ages 15-24) are among the most likely to get hurt on the job, and one of the [...]
January 24, 2022 is the International Day of Education. Created by the United Nations, this day signifies the adoption of Article 26 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to make primary education available to all. In 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child declared that countries must make higher education accessible to [...]
SafeGen has added a new course to complement our already popular JobSafe Program: Mental Health in the Workplace. The course will be offered online, throughout Alberta, at no cost. The purpose of SafeGen’s new course is for youth aged 15-24 to develop strategies for recognizing psychological risks and hazards, and to teach them to be [...]
Skills and education go hand in hand. This World Youth Skills Day, let's celebrate youth that are our future, and their incredible ability to contribute amazing ideas, thoughts, and actions that will positively affect our province. What can you do to help? Offer free courses, and training opportunities to youth in your community. Mentor youth [...]
Celebrate Education Week by reaching out to your community educators and volunteers to tell them how much you appreciate their hard work! Education plays an amazingly important role in all of our lives, and in our communities. At SafeGen, we support accessible education wholeheartedly and encourage everyone to support their schools, and the teachers that [...]
This year, we are dedicating our participation in Safety and Health Week to talking about employee rights and responsibilities, and the benefits of safety education for new employees. Safety and health week is a time to reflect on the most recent Day of Mourning (April 28), and renew our commitment to staying safe at work. [...]
In our first electrical safety blog, we focused on staying safe outside, and in this one we will fill in some gaps with information that will help you stay safe at work. Most jobs involve working with or around electricity. From mowing lawns to changing lightbulbs, to cleaning out a barn, you will likely run [...]
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can happen from even the simplest of daily tasks. RSIs are a type of Musculoskeletal injury (MSI), which are the most common injuries among Alberta's young workers. Continual repetition of gripping, holding, bending, twisting, clenching, and reaching at your place of work can result in painful and lifelong injuries. Today, take [...]
Today we acknowledge and mourn thousands of children lost to the residential school system, and we honour the families and communities that are affected. To learn more about the Indigenous communities in North America, check out the University of Alberta's free offering: Indigenous Canada. "Education is what got us here, and education is what will [...]
At SafeGen we are all about celebrating the importance of education and the role it has to play in our future generation's success. Without it, Alberta would be at a huge disadvantage. Staying engaged with learning during the past year has been a challenge and any assistance we can give to our young adults will [...]
This year's theme is "Building a fairer, healthier world". Not everyone has access to health and education services, and we want to help highlight this, and ensure that at least our young workers in Alberta, and all youth have the same access to workplace safety education to keep themselves healthy and safe. Let's band together [...]
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can happen from even the simplest of daily tasks. RSIs are a type of Musculoskeletal injury (MSI), which are the most common injuries among Alberta's young workers. Continual repetition of gripping, holding, bending, twisting, clenching, and reaching at your place of work can result in painful and lifelong injuries. Today, take [...]
January 24, 2021 is the International Day of Education. Created by the United Nations, this day signifies the adoption of Article 26 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to make primary education available to all. In 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child declared that countries must make higher education accessible to [...]
We're closing out 2020 with some exciting things on the horizon! Read our December newsletter for details. Read more...
“Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future” Educators have always been special people - the responsibility of teaching our future generations and imparting knowledge is a heavy one. 2020 has been a year like no other for most of us, and educators have had to adapt their strategies and perception of education to continue to [...]
We are excited to announce the release of our new and improved AGR 3000: Agriculture Safety course! The course is available to educators and students across Alberta, now. The course is part of our successful JobSafe Program, which has educated over 115,000 students. It has been updated and contains the most current agriculture safety educational [...]
Education Week really takes on a special meaning this year, with educators having to teach from a distance, parents homeschooling their children, and students taking on more responsibility in their own education than ever. Learning is truly a journey, and if there's anything that we have learned in Alberta this year, journeys can take unexpected [...]
Where would we be without teachers? They make a vital contribution not only to education, but to society. Today, celebrate the contributions of educators throughout Alberta, and the world! Spread the love: #bestWTDever
2018 was an exciting year for the JobSafe crew. We updated our courses and implemented a user-friendly learning management system. We are looking forward to big things ahead in 2019! Click here to catch up with JSSS. View previous editions of our monthly JobSafe Newsletter.
