Emergency Response Planning: Lessons from Childhood That Build Workplace Readiness – Safe Talk by Kim Neddo

I vaguely recall my first encounter with emergency response planning as a child. Our family was required to participate in a school project to create an emergency response plan in event of a fire. Our home at the time had second-story bedrooms, which required having a rope ladder we could hook onto the window and […]
The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions – Safe Talk by Kim Neddo

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions Thanks to my father, there’s a resounding thought that often crosses my mind. It drives me crazy at times, but I have to remember why it resonates so deeply—and why it has stuck with me all these years. Whenever I hear those infamous words, “The road […]
Protect your Head – Safe Talk by Kim Neddo

What weighs approximately 3 pounds and is comprised of three parts: a left hemisphere, a right hemisphere, and a central section? You are correct if you guessed your brain. Despite its small size, the brain controls much of our body. It governs our thoughts, memory, emotions, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, hunger, temperature, and every […]
How to Protect Young and New Workers – Safe Talk by Kim Neddo

Over the last few years, many baby boomers have exited the workforce, creating a significant shortage of workers. Senior economists have stated that retirements are the single biggest factor contributing to the labor shortage in Canada. This has left many companies scrambling to find workers to replace those retiring. Enter the young and new workers! […]