{"id":66856,"date":"2022-06-22T09:06:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T09:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainanddevelop.ca\/the-safest-companies-in-canada-2021-and-the-common-denominators\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:17:53","slug":"the-safest-companies-in-canada-2021-and-the-common-denominators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainanddevelop.ca\/fr\/blog\/the-safest-companies-in-canada-2021-and-the-common-denominators\/","title":{"rendered":"Les entreprises les plus s\u00fbres au Canada (2021) et les d\u00e9nominateurs communs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Team<\/a><\/p>\n

Canada is an emerging economic powerhouse, and we haven\u2019t compromised safety to get here. From robotics to hydrogen fuel, there are many emerging investments that have barely started rolling.<\/p>\n

We ship billions of tons of steel, wheat, and tolerance-boggling equipment across the globe. And it\u2019s true, not all our companies prioritize safety, but today we\u2019d like to recognize the ones who do and discuss the ways in which they achieved their OHS goals.<\/p>\n

Best Health and Safety Program \u2013 Siemens Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to sources including Canada\u2019s Safest Employers, Siemens has one of the safest health and safety records in the country. Some of you might be asking what Siemens<\/a> does. Well, in short, Siemens supplies the means to automation and ingenuity. They manufacture PLM equipment and accompanying software that can be used to automate practically anything. They make switches, breakers, lasers, and anything an industry needs to monitor and automate their factories.<\/p>\n

Instrumentation and electronics require a lot of volatile substances and concentrated materials. The fact that a company like Siemens was even on the list is impressive. It\u2019s not easy to manufacture these technologies and stay safe doing so. Especially when other countries with more lax safety protocols are competing with your products. Yet, Siemens Canada remains.<\/p>\n

Safety Strategy<\/h3>\n

Siemens claims that its safety prowess lies in culture and exceeding regulation. Siemens stays well ahead of expectations and morally produces highly technical objects while mitigating its environmental impact. So not only is it safe for its staff but safe for the families that surround its operations.<\/p>\n

They also put a high emphasis on training. They have a robust eLearning platform integrated into their training record software. This helps to track which employees have the knowledge to perform each task.<\/p>\n

\"Factory<\/a><\/p>\n

Best Construction Company (The Bruce Power Award) \u2013 Modern Niagara Group<\/span><\/h2>\n

In construction, Modern Niagara Group<\/a> took home the Bruce Power Award. Modern Niagara Group completes large construction projects while keeping the injuries minimal. They achieved all this during rapid expansion. Modern Niagara believes in growth through mentorship and encourages their whole team to share wisdom. It\u2019s no wonder they made the list.<\/p>\n

Safety Strategy<\/h3>\n

Modern Niagara uses a culmination of mentor growth and online training to achieve a safe level of awareness. For them, training is just the beginning, guaranteeing their new staff is working with intelligent seasoned operators is the other half of the battle. It\u2019s clear they have based their safety protocols on knowledge and experience, and it shows.<\/p>\n

Safest Oil and Gas Employer (MSA Safety Award) \u2013 Primoris Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n

Primoris<\/a> has been working in Canada for close to a hundred years. They have offices in Calgary and Edmonton and are especially well known in Fort McMurray. They specialize in the energy sector and maintain exceptional levels of safety. They dabble in engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and integrity management.<\/p>\n

Safety Strategy<\/h3>\n

Primoris doesn\u2019t have too many easy fixes to safety. Rather, they rely on their obtuse experience with hydrocarbons to keep their people safe. Every service they provide comes with a history of knowledge.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that Primoris develops and utilizes meticulous practices to ensure safety. But they also mix their experience with a robust learning platform to bring their new hires up to speed. They\u2019re another company that has benefited from the early adoption of software-assisted safety programs. They are now a safe beacon of excellence and show no signs of losing their safety edge.<\/p>\n

\"Aerial<\/a><\/h2>\n

Best Health and Safety Culture (WSIB Award) \u2013 Michels Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may be thinking, big deal your arts and craft store is safe, but that\u2019s Michaels, and this is Michels<\/a>. Michels is an infrastructure-focused contracting firm. They specialize in making sure we have energy, water, and room to live. Whether Michels is building pipelines, wastewater containers, or roads they ensure the environment and public health in the regions stays the same.<\/p>\n

Safety Strategy<\/h3>\n

Michels bases their whole organization around the \u201cMI-Promise\u201d. The MI-Promise is the cornerstone of all their safety initiatives. They stress sustainable operations, dedication, safety, environment, teamwork, and integrity. Most of us would like to think that this should be common in all businesses. However, when upper management reminds its staff that these are the priorities it helps the team through tough decisions. It would seem the MI-Promise brings more to the table than just platitudes, this company\u2019s culture has turned heads in a good way.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s Safest Manufacturing Employer \u2013 Exchanger Industries<\/span><\/h2>\n

Exchanger Industries<\/a> make heat exchangers and antifouling coatings. They\u2019ve been recognized as Canada\u2019s safest manufacturing employer while working with cutting-edge technologies and substances. Through safe practices, they\u2019ve saved energy companies millions of dollars with their innovative tech.<\/p>\n

Safety Strategy<\/h3>\n

Exchanger Industries relies on core competencies and the \u201cTen Life-Saving Rules<\/a> culture\u201d for safety. With over 60 years in their business and celebrating 6 years without a lost-time incident, their strategy speaks for itself. They use strict lockout procedures with carefully handled protocols. Their knowledge is passed around efficiently through toolbox talks, while any missing awareness is educated through eLearning. This all accrues to a safe company that delivers safe highly technical products worldwide.<\/p>\n

Common Denominators in Canada\u2019s Safety Achievers<\/h2>\n

All these awarded companies take safety very seriously. They have all raised the bar well over compliance standards. But what are the prime factors? What made these companies Canada\u2019s safest in 2021?<\/p>\n

\"Welded<\/a><\/p>\n

Safety Culture<\/h3>\n

From Siemens to Exchanger Industries, all these winners have a well-established culture of safety and mentorship. It\u2019s hard for us to imagine mentorship at a company as big as Siemens but it happens. It\u2019s true, they hire graduates who excel in the required training, but the schooling doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n

These companies all harness their experience to the best of their ability. Toolbox talks<\/a>, team-building events, and adequate break times allow employees to share stories, training, and knowledge.<\/p>\n

This is incredibly difficult to facilitate unless it is sanctioned from the top. That\u2019s why corny safety platitudes like \u201csafety first\u201d are important. It gives management something else to cling to either than the bottom line.<\/p>\n

eLearning<\/h3>\n

These companies all utilize some form of eLearning<\/a> or module-based training. Awareness is a vital part of their safety initiative and eLearning allows them to quickly address training gaps.<\/p>\n

Now that course development<\/a> is much cheaper, making your training relatable is cheaper too. These companies all exploit this to the best of their ability and the company-wide awareness is proof. Tailor-made courses can put your team in the moment and helps to associate lessons with their environment.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h2>\n

Of course, there\u2019s more to safety than eLearning and mentorship, but these are crucial pieces of the puzzle and the major common denominators in these companies\u2019 safety success. These companies also covered the obvious problems like PPE, guarding, and signage, otherwise, they would have never passed the professional audits required for these awards.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for thinking of your team as you compete with the world!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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