Irwin's Safety Blog

Bringing new workers onto an industrial site is more than just filling a position, it’s introducing someone into a high-risk environment where safety has to come first. Without proper onboarding …

Public buildings — from municipal water treatment plants and schools to hospitals and government facilities — often contain confined spaces like boiler rooms, utility vaults, or maintenance tunnels. While these …

Every year, thousands of workers across Canada and the U.S. are injured due to preventable safety hazards. While no workplace is entirely free of risk, understanding and proactively addressing the …

When we think of confined spaces, industrial worksites often come to mind — pipelines, plants, or remote facilities. But confined spaces aren’t limited to remote job sites. They're present in …

Workplace safety is a top priority for every responsible employer—but even the most experienced teams can fall short when it comes to compliance. Across Canada, certain safety violations are consistently …